Registrar of Voters
San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters to Conduct Randomized Alphabet Drawing for November 3, 2026 General Election
August 12, 2026

WHAT: The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters will conduct a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 General Election. The San Joaquin County drawing occurs at the same time as the drawing conducted by the California Secretary of State. Pursuant to the California Elections Code, certain contests follow the statewide randomized alphabet established by the Secretary of State, while others follow the County drawing.

WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 2026
11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Registrar of Voters Office
44 North San Joaquin Street
Third Floor, Suite 350
Stockton, CA

Anyone interested is invited to observe the drawing.

NOTES: For more information on the November 3, 2026 General Election or to learn more about voting in San Joaquin County, please visit the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Office website or call (209) 468-VOTE (8683)..

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Katie Piper,
Public Information Officer
Phone: 209-696-1853