Candidates & Campaigns
Running For Office


Appointment Scheduler Scheduling an appointment is encouraged, as there may be a long wait time for walk-in candidates. Services include: Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees Petitions, Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Paper Filing, and Declaration of Intention for judicial candidates.
Abbreviated Election Calendar Key election dates and deadlines for candidates and voters.
Offices Up for Election List of local offices scheduled for election. Information in this section is subject to change without notice. Updates will be provided closer to the candidate filing period.
Offices in Extension (Coming Soon)Extended nomination deadlines for uncontested offices. This extension applies only to candidates who are not incumbents.
Local Candidate Roster
This roster includes the names of local candidates who have completed and filed all required nomination documents for countywide offices.

The list is updated daily at 5:00 p.m. Candidates who file after 2:00 p.m. will be added on the next business day.

Please note:
We only post candidates for countywide offices.
For information regarding state or city candidates, please contact those offices directly.
List of Qualified Write-In Candidates (Coming Soon)Names of state and local write-in candidates who have qualified for the ballot.
Resources and Guides These resources provide clear guidance and timelines for candidates and community members on filing, ballot measures, campaigns, and vacancies in local offices.
Statement of Qualifications Form for submitting a candidate statement of qualifications for publication in the San Joaquin County voter information guide.
Statement of Responsibility for Temporary Political Signs Must be submitted to the Department of Transportation.

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