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September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election Archive

For more information about the California Gubernatorial Recall Election, visit the California Gubernatorial Recall Election webpage on the Secretary of State's website. [external links]

 

Frequently Asked Questions [no longer available]

Key Dates and Deadlines

Date Action
July 1, 2021 Petitions in-lieu period begins
July 6, 2021 Petitions in-lieu period deadline
July 9, 2021 Candidate filing begins
July 16, 2021 Candidate filing deadline
August 10, 2021 Voter Information Guides delivered to U.S. Postal Service
August 16, 2021 Early voting begins
August 16, 2021 Mail ballots delivered to U.S. Postal Service
August 30, 2021 Voter registration deadline
September 7, 2021 Deadline to request a replacement mail ballot
September 14, 2021 Election Day – September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
September 15, 2021 Canvass of the Election begins
October 14, 2021 Deadline to complete the official canvass and certify the results

Election Publications

County of San Bernardino Voter Information Guide

  • The Voter Information Guide [pdf] is a booklet published by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters that includes information about voting, a sample ballot, and polling place information.
  • The precinct specific Voter Information Guide contains information for offices up for election in each precinct. You can view precinct specific Voter Information Guides by using the Polling Place and Voter Information Guide Lookup tool [no longer available].
  • The accessible format Voter Information Guide [no longer available] provides customized election information for voters who use screen-reader software.

State of California Voter Information Guide

  • The California Secretary of State has also published a Voter Information Guide [external link] which includes information about candidates for statewide offices.

Press Releases and Public Notices

Voting Options

Voting options:

  • Vote early at the Registrar of Voters beginning August 16, 2021.
  • Vote early at an Early Vote site.
    • View the Early Vote sites and hours of operation. [no longer available]
  • Vote a Mail Ballot.
    • No mail ballot application is necessary. Mail ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters.
    • Request a replacement ballot by calling the Registrar of Voters at (909) 387-8300.
  • Voters may return their voted mail ballot:
    • At a Mail Ballot Drop-off Location
      • Ballots must be delivered no later than 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
    • By mail via the U.S. Postal Service
      • No postage required
      • Ballots must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, September 14 and received by the Registrar of Voters within seven days following the election.

Voters with a disability:

Vote a Remote Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot [no longer available] using your computer and printer to:

  • Mark your ballot
  • Print your voted ballot
  • Place your voted ballot in your Mail Ballot Return Envelope or in your own envelope with mailing labels attached
  • Sign and date your envelope
  • Return your ballot by mail or to a Polling Place, Early Vote site, or Mail Ballot Drop-off Location [no longer available]

Military and Overseas Voters:

Uniformed and Overseas citizens can obtain a Voter Information Guide as well as a Ballot for this election [no longer available]. For complete information, visit the Secretary of State’s website for Military and Overseas Voters.

Eligible citizens that have not registered:

A new California law allows citizens to register and vote after the registration deadline.  In order to qualify, the voter submits a conditional voter registration application in person at the Registrar of Voters, an Early Vote site or a polling place.  After completing the application, the voter will be provided with a provisional ballot.

Translated Sample Ballots

Request a precinct specific translated sample ballot for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election [no longer available]:

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Resolving Unsigned Mail Ballots and Provisional Ballots

When the Registrar of Voters receives a voted mail ballot or provisional ballot without the voter’s signature on the return envelope, the Registrar of Voters is unable to count that ballot.  However, California law allows voters another chance to correct their mail ballot or provisional ballot up until two days before the election results are certified. These voters are notified by mail that they may:

  • Go to the Registrar of Voters to sign the mail ballot or provisional ballot return envelope in person, or
  • Complete and return an Unsigned Ballot Statement.

If you received a letter from the Registrar of Voters stating that your mail ballot or provisional ballot return envelope was not signed, go to the Registrar of Voters to sign your envelope, or complete and return an Unsigned Ballot Statement.

For mail ballots:

  • Unsigned Ballot Statement – 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election [no longer available]

For provisional ballots:

  • Unsigned Ballot Statement – 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election [no longer available]

Resolving Non-Matching Signatures on Mail Ballots and Provisional Ballots

When the Registrar of Voters receives a voted mail ballot or provisional ballot but is unable to match the voter’s signature on the return envelope with the signature on file in the voter’s record, the Registrar of Voters is unable to count that ballot. However, California law allows voters another chance to correct their mail ballot or provisional ballot up until two days before the election results are certified. These voters are notified by mail that they may:

  • Go to the Registrar of Voters to sign the Signature Verification Statement in person.
  • Complete and return an Signature Verification Statement.

If you received a letter from the Registrar of Voters stating that your signature on your mail ballot return envelope or provisional ballot was unable to be matched with your signature on file, complete and return a Signature Verification Statement immediately.

For mail ballots:

  • Signature Verification Statements – 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election [no longer available]

For provisional ballots:

  • Signature Verification Statements – 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election [no longer available]

Mail Ballot Return Statistics

The Mail Ballot Return Statistics Report shows the number of mail ballots that have been issued and returned for the election, as well as historical statistics for previous elections. The data presented on this report is updated daily and may fluctuate as additional mail ballot applications are received and voted mail ballots are processed.

Voter Registration

If voters need to register or re-register, the voter registration application must be postmarked or submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. on August 30, 2021, for the 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election.

If you miss the voter registration deadline, you can still register and vote in person at the Registrar of Voters office or an Early Vote site, or at a polling place. View the Vote Early page for locations, dates, and hours of the Early Vote sites for this election.

From August 31, 2021, up until the close of the polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day, all voters can still update their residential address or political party preference.

For more information, view the instructions and a Change of Address / Political Party Form [no longer available].

Offices and Candidates Information

Offices Up For Election:

Candidate Filing:

Candidate Statements:

List of Candidates:

Election Results