Important Dates

Dates for June 2, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election

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Dates for June 2, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election

Publish Notice of Election

24 Feb 2026 February 2, 2026-March 4, 2026
MEASURE - Publish Notice of Election (E.C. § 12112, 12113, G.C. § 6060, 6061)
Publish a single notice as soon as possible between these dates setting forth the date for submitting arguments for and against a measure.

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Code of Fair Campaign Practices

24 Feb 2026 February 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026
Candidates are issued the Code of Fair Campaign Practices at the same time nomination papers are issued. Filing is voluntary and may be filed any time prior to the election; and, is available for public inspection until 30 days after the election.

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Statement of Economic Interest

24 Feb 2026 February 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026
A Statement of Economic Interest must be filed for all candidates with the Registrar of Voters by the close of the nomination period.

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Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers

24 Feb 2026 February 9, 2026-March 6, 2026
Candidates may obtain and file a Declaration of Candidacy with the Registrar of Voters. The ballot designation worksheet must be filed at the same time as the Declaration of Candidacy. The Registrar of Voters will issue the Declaration of Candidacy.

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Candidate Statement

24 Feb 2026 February 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026
If office sought requires nomination papers, candidate statement is due at the time of filing nomination paperwork. Candidate statements are confidential until the deadline for filing has passed.

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Measure - Public Exam of Rebuttals

24 Feb 2026 February 24 - March 6, 2026
MEASURE - PUBLIC EXAM OF REBUTTALS (E.C. § 9380)
During this period the Registrar of Voters will make rebuttals to primary arguments available for public examination

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Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy

06 Mar 2026 March 6, 2026
Last Day to Withdraw Candidacy

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Last Day to File Declaration of Candidacy

06 Mar 2026 March 6, 2026
Last Day to File Declaration of Candidacy

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Measure - Impartial Analysis

06 Mar 2026 March 6, 2026
MEASURE - IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS (E.C. §§ 9313, 9314)
Impartial analysis of measures due from County Counsel to Registrar of Voters. The analysis will be printed in the ballot pamphlet preceding the arguments for or against the measure. The analysis is limited to 500 words.

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Extension of Nomination Period – All Candidates Except Incumbent

07 Mar 2026 If the incumbent does not file by 5 p.m. on the last day of the nomination period March 6, any eligible person, other than the incumbent, shall have until 5 p.m. on March 11 to file a Declaration of Candidacy. The nomination extension does not apply where there is no incumbent to be elected. If this section is applicable, a candidate may withdraw his or her Declaration of Candidacy up until 5 p.m.

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