Early voting locations in Shafter, California for November 3, 2026
- WhenMon, Oct 5 – Mon, Nov 2Started · 18 days left
- Where1 siteIn Kern County · any site in the county
- Hours8:00AM-5:00PMFull schedule below
- Election DayTue, Nov 37 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Shafter is in Kern County. Shafter has about 23,871 people, by the U.S. Census Bureau's 2025 estimate, which also gives its county lines. The one early voting site Kern County lists is outside Shafter; it is on the Kern County early voting page.
From the California Secretary of State's official list, checked October 14, 2026. Hours can change, so check before you go.
Early voting for Shafter voters
Every early voting site in Kern County (1) is on the Kern County early voting page, with a ZIP code finder.
Kern County elections office
Kern County Elections Office
Office: 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: 661-868-3590 or 800-452-8683
Regular office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
California voting dates for Shafter voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 Ended | Ballots go out to all voters source |
| Mon, Oct 5 Started | Early voting opens source |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Last day to register online or by mail (same-day registration stays open) source |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Election Day: polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Register and vote the same day source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8 p.m. | Return your ballot source |
Shafter voting questions
Where can I vote early in Shafter?
Kern County lists 1 site in all; see the Kern County early voting page.
When does early voting start in Shafter?
Early voting in Shafter (Kern County) started Monday, October 5, 2026.
When does early voting end in Shafter?
The last day of early voting in Shafter (Kern County) is Monday, November 2, 2026. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
What are the early voting hours in Shafter?
Hours differ by site and day. The most common hours are 8:00AM-5:00PM. Check the site you plan to use before you go.
Who can vote early in Shafter?
Any registered voter in Shafter (Kern County). In California you can vote at any early voting location in your county (vote centers in Voter’s Choice Act counties). Same-day voter registration is offered where marked.
What is the phone number of the election office for Shafter?
661-868-3590 or 800-452-8683, the Kern County Elections Office, 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
Which county runs elections in Shafter?
Kern County. Shafter voters register and vote with Kern County.
More for Shafter voters
- California voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- Kern County early voting locations, every site in the county.
- Kern County election office: address and phone.
- Who is on the California ballot, race by race.
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Sites, days and hours are Kern County's own, copied from its official list (named above); office details are from the California Secretary of State, County Elections Offices (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are California's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go; city population and county lines are from the U.S. Census Bureau.