Current Election Information


June 2, 2026 Gubernatorial Primary Election

Updates will made as information is available.

Important Election Dates

December 11 – February 4

(E-173 to E-118)
Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee Petition – Congressional, State, County-wide, and Judicial Candidates The Registrar of Voters (ROV) will issue official petitions during this period. Petition forms secure signatures in lieu of all or a portion of the filing fee. Signatures submitted on the petition will meet the nomination signature requirements. The ROV will notify the candidate of any deficiency within 10 days of filing.

Elections Code §§ 8061, 8106(b), 8106(b)

February 9 – March 6

(E-113 to E-88)
Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Period All candidates, including incumbents, may pick up nomination papers at the ROV during this time.

Elections Code §§ 8020-8021, 8040-8041, 8060-8070, 8100-8107, 8800-8811

April 6 – May 19

(E-57 to E-14)


Write-in Candidacy Period Candidates may pick up write-in candidacy nomination papers at the ROV anytime between these dates.

Elections Code § 8600-8606 .