June 2, 2026, Primary Election
MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
LOCAL OFFICES UP FOR ELECTION |
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OFFICE TITLE |
LENGTH OF TERM |
NEW TERM BEGINS |
| Assessor * | 4 years | January 4, 2027 |
| Supervisor, District 1 * | 4 years | January 4, 2027 |
| Supervisor, District 5 * | 4 years | January 4, 2027 |
| Superintendent of Schools * | 4 years | January 4, 2027 |
* If no candidate for any one local seat receives more than 50% of the vote in the June Primary Election, the top-two candidates for that seat will move forward to the November General Election.
Considering running for office?
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The Candidate's Guide for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election will be available in September 2025.
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Candidate Filing Forms will be issued in-person from the Elections's Office in Bridgeport, CA from February 9, 2026 through March 6, 2026. If an incumbent does not file by March 6, the filing deadline is extended to March 11.
- Between December 11, 2026-February 4, 2026, candidates may obtain signature-in-lieu forms from the county office of elections to secure signatures in lieu of paying all or part of the filing fee.
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Local Candidates may file 200-word Candidate Statements (250-word limit for US Representative and Legislative Candidates) for inclusion in the June 2, 2026, Primary Election County Voter Information Guide.
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Click HERE to download the Candidate's Statement Form
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Assembly Bill 773 (Pellerin) Chapter 664, Statutes of 2023, an elections official shall post the form to be used by a candidate to submit a candidate statement pursuant to Section 13307, Section 13307.5, or subdivision (c) of Section 85601 of the Government Code, on the elections official’s internet website, and shall accept the electronic submission of that form if it is submitted in accordance with the times and procedures set forth in this code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the county voter information guide.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING ELECTION DATES |
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CANDIDATE SIGNATURE IN-LIEU PERIOD Between these dates, candidates may obtain signature-in-lieu forms from the county office of elections to secure signatures in lieu of paying all or part of the filing fee. If an in-lieu-filing-fee petition contains a requisite number of valid signatures, the candidate shall not be required to file nomination papers. Within 10 days after receipt of a petition, the elections official shall notify the candidate of any deficiency. The candidate shall then, at the time of obtaining nomination forms, pay a pro rata portion of the filing fee to cover the deficiency. EC §§ 8061, 8105, 8106 |
DECEMBER 11, 2025 – |
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CANDIDATE NOMINATION FILING PERIOD Between these dates, all candidates must file their declarations of candidacy along with their candidate statements of qualifications if they choose to submit one. EC § 8020 |
FEBRUARY 9, 2026 – |
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EXTENDED CANDIDATE FILING PERIOD Extension period for anyone other than the incumbent to file a declaration of candidacy and nomination documents if the incumbent did not file by March 6, 2026. This provision does not apply if there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. EC §§ 8022, 8024 |
MARCH 7, 2026 – |
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RANDOM ALPHABET DRAW The Secretary of State (SOS) and the Office of the Registrar of Voters will conduct a drawing of letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot. EC §§ 13111, 13112, 13113 |
MARCH 12, 2026 |
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WRITE-IN CANDIDACY AND NOMINATION FILING PERIOD Between these dates is the period for candidates to obtain and file write-in nomination documents in the Elections Office. EC § 8601 |
APRIL 6, 2026 – |
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COUNTY VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE AND SAMPLE BALLOTS MAILED |
NO LATER THAN |
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BALLOTS ARE MAILED TO EVERY REGISTERED VOTER |
MAY 4, 2026 |
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BALLOT DROP BOXES ARE OPENED |
MAY 5, 2026 |
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LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION Deadline to register to be eligible to vote in this election with a regular ballot. EC § 2102 |
MAY 18, 2026 |
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CONDITIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION PERIOD For anybody who missed the deadline to register to vote, Conditional Voter Registration is open for a full 14 days prior to the election and must be done in person at the Elections office. EC § 2170 |
MAY 19, 2026 – |
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LAST DAY TO REQUEST REPLACEMENT BALLOT BY MAIL Deadline to submit a request for a Vote-by-Mail replacement ballot to be mailed to voter. After this date, registered voters may pick up in-person at the Elections office until Election Day. EC §§ 3001, 3014 |
MAY 26, 2026 |
ELECTION DAYJUNE 2, 2026POLLS OPEN 7 A.M. – 8 P.M. |
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BALLOT DROP BOXES ARE CLOSED Ballot Transport Team to collect ballots and lock all drop boxes at 8 P.M. |
JUNE 2, 2026 |
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INITIAL ELECTION RESULTS POSTED ONLINE Updated daily, as needed, until June 26, 2026. |
JUNE 2, 2026, |
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LAST DAY THAT A MAILED BALLOT POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY CAN BE RECEIVED AND COUNTED EC §§3017, 3020; Assembly Bill 37 |
JUNE 9, 2026 |
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MAILED BALLOT SIGNATURE VERIFICATION DEADLINE Last day to turn in unsigned ballot or signature verification statements. EC § 3019(d) |
JUNE 24, 2026 |
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS Registrar of Voters to certify election results. NOTE: On June 26, 2026, the Registrar of Voters is tentatively scheduled to certify election results. On July 7, 2026, the Board of Supervisors is tentatively scheduled to declare election results official. EC §§ 15400, 15401, 15372 |
JUNE 26, 2026 |
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STATEMENT OF THE VOTE CERTIFIED BY SECRETARY OF STATE Not later than this date, the Secretary of State shall compile and file a statement of the votes. EC §§ 15500, 15501, 15503 |
JULY 10, 2026 |
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