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176
|
Monday
December 8, 2025
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Judicial Candidate Seminar
The Judicial Candidate Seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on this day.
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165 to 118
|
Friday
December 19, 2025
to
Wednesday
February 4, 2026
|
Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Filing Period
Between these dates, Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions are available for all voter-nominated state and nonpartisan countywide offices.
EC §§8061, 8105, 8106, 8162(a)
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158
|
Friday
December 26, 2025
|
Notice of the Secretary of State on Offices
By this date, the Secretary of State shall issue a notice designating the offices, except those of county officers and judges, for which candidates are to be nominated in the Direct Primary Election.
EC §12103
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148
|
Monday
January 5, 2026
|
Proclamation of the Governor
By this date, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the election and shall state the time of the election and offices to be filled.
EC §12000
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146
|
Wednesday
January 7, 2026
|
First Candidate Seminar
First Candidate Seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on this day.
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131
|
Thursday
January 22, 2026
|
Statewide Measures Deadline
Last day for a statewide initiative measure, constitutional amendment, bond measure or other legislative measure to qualify for the election.
EC §9040; Cal. Const. Art. II §8(c)
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130
|
Friday
January 23, 2026
|
School or Special District Vacancy
Last day for the governing body of a local jurisdiction to call for an election to fill a vacancy to be on the ballot.
GC §1780(e)(2); ED §5091(b)
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127 to 118
|
Monday
January 26, 2026
to
Wednesday
February 4, 2026
|
Declaration of Intention Filing Period (Judicial Candidates Only)
Between these dates, Declarations of Intention shall be filed by judicial candidates. If the incumbent of a judicial office fails to file a Declaration of Intention by the end of this period, persons other than the incumbent may file Declarations of Intention no later than 113 days before the election, the first day for filing Nomination Papers. Filing fee must be paid at the time of filing the Declaration of Intention.
EC §§8020, 8023, 8105(b)
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127 to 113
|
Monday
January 26, 2026
to
Monday
February 9, 2026
|
City Notice of Election
Between these dates, a city shall publish its Notice of Election, stating the offices to be filled and time of election. The City Elections Official shall consolidate the Notice of Election and the Notice of City Measures into one notice if the measure was placed on the ballot prior to the Notice of Election's publication.
EC §§12101, 12111; GC §6061
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|
125
|
Wednesday
January 28, 2026
|
Special District Vacancy
Last day for special districts governed by the Uniform District Election Law to notify County Elections Official of offices to be filled, specifying which offices, if any, are for the balance of an unexpired term, decisions regarding payment of candidate statements, and a map showing the boundaries of the district and the boundaries of the divisions of the district, if any, within that county and a statement indicating in which divisions a director is to be elected and whether any elective officer is to be elected at large.
EC §§10509, 10522
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124
|
Thursday
January 29, 2026
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Second Candidate Seminar
Second Candidate Seminar will be held at 2 p.m. on this day.
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123
|
Friday
January 30, 2026
|
School District Offices
Last day for a school district or community college district governing board to deliver a resolution (the "specifications of the election order") to the County Superintendent of Schools and the County Elections Official calling for an election of governing board members.
ED §5322
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Fixed Date
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Saturday
January 31, 2026
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Semiannual Statement Due
Except as provided in GC §84200 paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), elected officials, candidates and committees pursuant to subdivision (a) of GC §82013 and slate mailer organizations shall file semiannual statements no later than this date for the period ending December 31, 2025.
GC §§82013, 84200, 84218
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120
|
Monday
February 2, 2026
|
School District Notice of Election
Last day for the County Superintendent of Schools to deliver a copy of the formal Notice of Election of governing board members of any school district or community college district to the County Elections Official.
ED §5325(b)
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120 to 90
|
Monday
February 2, 2026
to
Wednesday
March 4, 2026
|
County Notice of Election and Notice of Measure Arguments
Between these dates, the County Elections Official shall publish the Notice of Election (date of election, identification of offices to be filled, statement of required qualifications, where Nomination Documents are available, deadline for filing required forms, statement regarding appointment, and the hours of opening and closing of the polls). The notice of central counting place may be combined with this notice. The County Elections Official will publish a notice regarding County, School District and Special District measures of the dates for submitting Primary Arguments and Rebuttals and the 10-calendar-day public examination period. The Elections Official shall also issue a press release indicating offices to be filled and a telephone contact number for related information.
EC §§9163, 9502, 10242, 12109, 12112; GC §6061; ED §5363
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118
|
Wednesday
February 4, 2026
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Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Filing Period Closes
Last day to file Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions for all voter-nominated state and nonpartisan countywide offices. Must be filed at least 30 days before the close of the candidate nomination period.
EC §§8061, 8105, 8106
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|
118
|
Wednesday
February 4, 2026
|
Declaration of Intention Filing Period Closes (Judicial Candidates Only)
Last day for incumbent judicial candidates to file a Declaration of Intention. If the incumbent judicial candidate fails to file a Declaration of Intention by this date, persons other than the incumbent may file Declarations of Intention no later than 113 days before the election, the first day for filing Nomination Papers. Filing fee must be paid at the time of filing the Declaration of Intention.
EC §§8020, 8023, 8105(b)
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|
114
|
Sunday
February 8, 2026
|
City Vacancy
For a vacancy in a city elective office, this is the last day for the city council to call for a special election to fill the vacancy. The city shall immediately publish the Notice of Election. (NOTE: Because the deadline E-114 falls on a Sunday, the safest option is for the city to take this action by E-116)
EC §§12101(b); GC §36512
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|
113
|
Monday
February 9, 2026
|
Extended Declaration of Intention Filing Period Closes (Judicial Candidates Only)
If the incumbent of a judicial office fails to file a Declaration of Intention by 5 p.m. on the 118th day before the election, persons other than the incumbent may file a Declaration of Intention by 5 p.m. on this date. Filing fee must be paid at the time of filing.
EC §§8023(b), 8105(b)
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113 to 88
|
Monday
February 9, 2026
to
Friday
March 6, 2026
|
Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates is the Candidate Filing Period. Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers) are available during this time. Paperwork must be filed by the close of business on the 88th day before the election. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election. Statewide candidates who have filed a Declaration of Candidacy for a primary election may NOT withdraw as a candidate at that primary election. Non-State candidates may withdraw Nomination documents by filing a statement of withdrawal no later than 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election.
EC §§8020, 8020.5, 8061, 8105, 8800, 10220, 10224, 10407(a), 10510, 10603, 13107
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|
113 to 88
|
Monday
February 9, 2026
to
Friday
March 6, 2026
|
Candidate Statement Filing Period (Optional)
Between these dates, county, city, school and special districts, Superior Court, United States House of Representatives, State Senate and Assembly candidates may publish a candidate statement in the County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet. State Senate and Assembly candidates may do so only if they have agreed to accept the voluntary expenditure limits on their Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501). A candidate statement shall be filed when the candidate’s Nomination Papers are returned for filing no later than 88 days before the election. If it is for an election for which Nomination Papers are not required to be filed, a statement shall be filed no later than 88 days before the election. City candidates shall file their candidate statements with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election. The candidate statement may be withdrawn, but not changed during this period and until
5 p.m. of the next working day (81 days before the election) after the close of the Candidate Filing Period.
EC §§13307, 13307.5; GC §85601(c)
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90 to 0
|
Wednesday
March 4, 2026
to
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
|
Contribution 24-Hour Reporting Period
During this period, a contribution, including a loan, that totals in the aggregate $1,000 or more per source made to or received by a candidate or committee must be reported within 24 hours.
GC §§82036, 84203
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|
88
|
Friday
March 6, 2026
|
School District Measures
Last day for a school district or community college district governing board to deliver a resolution (the "specifications of the election order") to the County Elections Official calling for an election on a measure.
ED §5322
|
|
88
|
Friday
March 6, 2026
|
Election Consolidation Deadline
Last day for a local entity to deliver a resolution requesting election services and consolidation from the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors for the election. A copy of the resolution of the governing board requesting the consolidation shall be submitted to the County Elections Official. A copy of the exact form of the question, proposition, or office to appear on the ballot must also be submitted.
EC §§1405, 10002, 10403(a)-(b), 12001
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|
88
|
Friday
March 6, 2026
|
Candidate Filing Period Closes
Last day for candidates to submit Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers). City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk's office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk's office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on this date.
EC §§8020, 8061, 8105, 8800, 10220, 10224, 10407(a), 10510, 10603, 13107, 13307, 13307.5; GC§85601(c)
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88 to 78
|
Friday
March 6, 2026
to
Monday
March 16, 2026
|
Candidate/Measure Documents Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins 88 days before the election at 5 p.m., and ends 78 days before the election for all Candidate Statement and Measure documents filed as of the filing deadline on the 88th day before the election. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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|
88 to 78
|
Friday
March 6, 2026
to
Monday
March 16, 2026
|
Judicial Write-In Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates, anyone seeking to run as a write-in candidate for a Superior Court judge office where only the incumbent has filed Nomination Documents must file a petition indicating a write-in campaign will be conducted. The petition must be signed by at least 0.1 percent of the registered voters qualified to vote with respect to the office, provided that the petition shall contain at least 100 signatures but need not contain more than 600 signatures.
EC §8203(a)
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|
87 to 83
|
Saturday
March 7, 2026
to
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
|
Extended Candidate Filing Period
The Extended Candidate Filing Period is between these dates. If an eligible incumbent does not file Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers) by 88 days before the election at 5 p.m., the filing period is extended for that office for five calendar days until the 83rd day before the election at 5 p.m. for any person other than the incumbent. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election. This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.
EC §§8022, 8024, 10225, 10407(b), 10516, 10604
|
|
85
|
Monday
March 9, 2026
|
Candidate Statement Withdrawal Deadline
Except as provided in EC §13309, this date is the last day (until 5 p.m.) for candidates to withdraw their candidate statements. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed.
EC §13307(a)(3)
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|
84
|
Tuesday
March 10, 2026
|
Primary Arguments Due
Primary Arguments in favor of and against local measures are due by 5 p.m. on this date. Such arguments, if already submitted, may be changed until and including this day. Proponents/opponents of the measure shall provide a list of supporters/opponents for printing on the official ballot to the Elections Official when submitting primary arguments supporting/opposing the measure. The list of supporters/opponents must be taken from the signer(s) or the text of the argument supporting/opposing the measure. Arguments in favor of and against city measures must be filed with the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due dates for Primary Arguments.
EC §§9162-63, 9170, 9282-83, 9286, 9315-16, 9501-03
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|
84 to 74
|
Tuesday
March 10, 2026
to
Friday
March 20, 2026
|
Primary Arguments Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins 84 days before the election at 5 p.m., and ends 74 days before the election at 5 p.m. for Primary Arguments filed in favor of and against local measures. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code. Arguments in favor of and against city measures are reviewed at the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
|
|
83
|
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
|
County Notice of Measures
The County Elections Official will publish a notice regarding County, School District and Special District measures.
|
|
83
|
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
|
Extended Candidate Filing Period Closes
Extended Candidate Filing Period closes at 5 p.m. on this date. Extended filing periods occur when an eligible incumbent does not file for re-election. The extension only applies to non-incumbent candidates for such an office. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office. All other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on this date.
EC §§8022, 8024, 10225, 10407(b),10516, 10604
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|
83
|
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
|
Measure Amendment/Withdrawal Deadline
Last day for an order of election calling for a ballot measure to be amended or withdrawn. A resolution of the legislative body that issued the order of election must be filed with the Elections Official by this date in order to amend or withdraw a ballot measure.
EC §9605
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|
83 to 73
|
Wednesday
March 11, 2026
to
Saturday
March 21, 2026
|
Candidate Documents Public Examination Period for Extended Offices
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins 83 days before the election at 5 p.m., and ends 73 days before the election at 5 p.m. for all Candidate Statements filed by the Extended Candidate Filing Period deadline of the 83rd day before the election. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found, by clear and convincing evidence, to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code, where issuance of the writ or injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of election materials as provided by law.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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|
82
|
Thursday
March 12, 2026
|
Randomized Alphabet Drawings
Randomized Alphabet Drawings are conducted by both the Secretary of State and County Elections Official on this date at 11 a.m. to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot and the letters that will be assigned to each ballot measure.
EC §§13111-13, 13116
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|
82
|
Thursday
March 12, 2026
|
Candidate Statement Withdrawal Deadline for Extended Offices
Last day for candidates for offices with extended filing deadline of the 83rd day before the election, to withdraw their candidate statements. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, until 5 p.m.
EC §§13307(a)(3)
|
|
81
|
Friday
March 13, 2026
|
Consolidated Election Candidate Names
For consolidated elections, the names of the candidates to appear on the ballot where district, city or other political subdivision offices are to be filled shall be filed with the County Elections Official by this date.
EC §10403(c)
|
|
78
|
Monday
March 16, 2026
|
Candidate/Measure Documents Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. for all documents filed by the 88th day before the election. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the filing deadline of 88 days before the election.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
|
|
78
|
Monday
March 16, 2026
|
Judicial Write-In Candidate Filing Period Closes
Last day for anyone seeking to run as a write-in candidate for a Superior Court judge office where only the incumbent has filed Nomination Documents to file a petition indicating a write-in campaign will be conducted. The petition must be signed by at least 0.1 percent of the registered voters qualified to vote with respect to the office, provided that the petition shall contain at least 100 signatures but need not contain more than 600 signatures.
EC §8203(a)
|
|
77
|
Tuesday
March 17, 2026
|
Rebuttal Arguments Due
Rebuttal Arguments for measures where a Primary Argument was filed both in favor and against are due on this date by 5 p.m. Such Rebuttal Arguments may be changed until and including this date. Rebuttal Arguments for city measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due date for Rebuttal Arguments.
EC §§9163, 9167, 9285-86, 9316-17, 9502, 9504
|
|
77
|
Tuesday
March 17, 2026
|
Impartial Analyses Due
Impartial Analyses for measures are due on this date by 5 p.m. Impartial Analyses for city measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due date for Impartial Analyses.
EC §§9160, 9280, 9313-14, 9500
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|
77 to 67
|
Tuesday
March 17, 2026
to
Friday
March 27, 2026
|
Rebuttal Arguments/Impartial Analyses Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins 77 days before the election at 5 p.m., and ends 67 days before the election at 5 p.m. for Impartial Analyses and for Rebuttal Arguments filed in favor or against local measures. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found, by clear and convincing evidence, to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code, where issuance of the writ or injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of election materials as provided by law. Rebuttal Arguments and Impartial Analyses for city measures are reviewed at the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
|
|
74
|
Friday
March 20, 2026
|
Primary Arguments Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. on this day for all Primary Arguments filed in favor of and against local measures. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the deadline of the 84th day before the election.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
|
|
73
|
Saturday
March 21, 2026
|
Candidate Documents Public Examination Period for Extended Offices Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. for all documents filed by the 83rd day before the election. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the Extended Candidate Filing Period deadline of 83 days before the election.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
|
|
68
|
Thursday
March 26, 2026
|
Certified List of Candidates
By this date, the Secretary of State shall provide a certified list of qualified Federal and State Legislative candidates, including ballot rotation lists, to the County Election Offices.
EC §§8120-25
|
|
67
|
Friday
March 27, 2026
|
Rebuttal Arguments/Impartial Analyses Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends on this date at 5 p.m. for all Rebuttal Arguments filed in favor of and/or against local measures and Impartial Analyses. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by March 17, 2026.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
|
|
61
|
Thursday
April 2, 2026
|
City Election Materials
Any city that requests the County Board of Supervisors to permit the County Elections Official to prepare the city's election materials shall supply the County Elections Official with a list of its precincts, or consolidated precincts, as applicable, no later than this date.
EC §10002
|
|
60 to 45
|
Friday
April 3, 2026
to
Saturday
April 18, 2026
|
Sending Vote by Mail Ballots to Military and Overseas Voters
Between these dates, the County Elections Official must send ballots and balloting materials to all Military and Overseas Voters who filed ballot applications by the 45th day before the election.
EC §§300(b), 3102, 3105, 3114
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|
57 to 14
|
Monday
April 6, 2026
to
Tuesday
May 19, 2026
|
Write-In Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates is the Candidate Filing Period for write-in candidates. Write-in candidates must file a statement of write-in candidacy and other required documentation with the County Elections Official. City candidates must file their paperwork with their City Clerk's office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk's office.
EC §§8600-06
|
|
45
|
Saturday
April 18, 2026
|
Deadline for Sending Vote by Mail Ballots to Military and Overseas Voters
County Elections Official must send ballots and balloting material to all Military and Overseas Voters who filed ballot applications by this date.
EC §§300(b), 3102, 3105, 3114
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|
40 to 10
|
Thursday
April 23, 2026
to
Saturday
May 23, 2026
|
Mailing of State Voter Information Guides
No later than this date, the Secretary of State shall begin mailing State Voter Information Guides to voters who are registered at least 29 days prior to the election. The County Elections Official will mail a State Voter Information Guide to any person upon request.
EC §9094
|
|
40
|
Thursday
April 23, 2026
|
First Pre-election Statement Due
First pre-election campaign committee statement for candidates and committees is due for the reporting period below (ending 45 days before the election) or the day after the closing date of the last statement filed.
GC §§84200.5, 84200.8
Reporting Period: January 1, 2026 - April 18, 2026
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|
29
|
Monday
May 4, 2026
|
Mailing of Vote by Mail Ballots
No later than this date, the County Elections Official shall begin mailing Vote by Mail ballots to all registered voters in the county.
EC §4005(a)(8)(A)
|
|
29
|
Monday
May 4, 2026
|
Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots
Processing of Vote by Mail ballots may begin on this date. Processing Vote by Mail ballots includes opening Vote by Mail ballot return envelopes, removing ballots, duplicating any damaged ballots and preparing the ballots to be machine-read, or machine reading them, including processing write-in votes so that they can be tallied by the machine, but under no circumstances may a vote count be accessed or released until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
EC §15101
|
|
29
|
Monday
May 4, 2026
|
Early Vote Centers
Early voting period starts on this day, with three Vote Centers opening in San Mateo, Redwood City, and South San Francisco.
|
|
28 to 0
|
Tuesday
May 5, 2026
to
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
|
Ballot Dropoff Locations
Between these dates, at least one ballot dropoff location shall be provided for every 15,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on the 88th day before the election. All ballot dropoff locations shall be open at least during regular business hours. At least one ballot dropoff location shall be an accessible, secured, exterior drop box that is available for a minimum of 12 hours per day including regular business hours.
EC §4005(a)(1)
|
|
21
|
Tuesday
May 12, 2026
|
Mailing of County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlets
By this date, the County Elections Official shall mail the County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet to each voter who is registered at least 29 days prior to the election.
EC §§13303
|
|
15
|
Monday
May 18, 2026
|
Voter Registration Deadline
Voters must register by this date to be eligible to vote non-provisionally in this election. Voter registration forms postmarked on or before this date are accepted.
EC §2102
|
|
14
|
Tuesday
May 19, 2026
|
Write-In Candidate Filing Period Closes
The Candidate Filing Period for write-in candidates ends on this date at 5 p.m. All candidates must submit all required documents by this date in order to be a qualified write-in candidate. City candidates must file their paperwork with their City Clerk's office.
EC §§8600-06
|
|
14 to 0
|
Tuesday
May 19, 2026
to
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
|
Conditional Voter Registration
Between these dates, the County Elections Official shall provide Conditional Voter Registration and provisional voting at all Vote Centers for voters who missed the deadline on the 15th day before the election.
EC §§2170-71
|
|
12
|
Thursday
May 21, 2026
|
Second Pre-election Statement Due
Second pre-election campaign committee statement for candidates and committees is due for the reporting period below (ending 17 days before the election).
GC §§84200.5, 84200.8
Reporting Period: April 19, 2026 - May 16, 2026
|
|
10 to 4
|
Saturday
May 23, 2026
to
Friday
May 29, 2026
|
11-Day Vote Centers
Between these dates, for a minimum of eight hours per day, at least one Vote Center is provided for every 50,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on the 88th day before the election. Any voter registered in the county may visit any Vote Center in order to receive voter services or vote.
EC §4005(a)(4)(A)
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|
7
|
Tuesday
May 26, 2026
|
List of Vote Centers
By this date (one week before Election Day), the County Elections Official shall publish a list of the polling places (Vote Centers) designated for each election precinct for the election.
EC §12105
|
|
7
|
Tuesday
May 26, 2026
|
Deadline to Request Mailing of Replacement Vote by Mail Ballots
Voters interested in having replacement Vote by Mail ballots mailed to them should make the request by this date to ensure the ballots will arrive on or before Election Day.
|
|
7
|
Tuesday
May 26, 2026
|
Deadline to Request Language Ballots or Facsimile Copies of Language Ballots
Last day for voters to request the County Elections Official to send a Vote by Mail ballot in Spanish, Chinese or Filipino, or a facsimile copy of the ballot printed in Korean, Burmese, Japanese or Hindi.
EC §4005(a)(8)(B)(i)(III)
|
|
7
|
Tuesday
May 26, 2026
|
Deadline to Request Ballots for Voters with Disabilities
Last day for voters to request the County Elections Official to send or deliver a ballot that voters with disabilities can read and mark privately and independently pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.).
EC §4005(a)(8)(B)(i)(IV)
|
|
3 to 0
|
Saturday
May 30, 2026
to
Tuesday
June 2, 2026
|
4-Day Vote Centers
Between these dates, for a minimum of eight hours per day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day), at least one Vote Center is provided for every 10,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on the 88th day before the election. Any voter registered in the county may visit any Vote Center in order to receive voter services or vote.
EC §4005(a)(3)(A)
|
|
0
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Tuesday
June 2, 2026
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Election Day
All Vote Centers open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Semifinal official canvass commences upon the closing of all polls at 8 p.m.
EC §§1000, 4005, 14212, 15150-51
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