DATES TO REMEMBER
The contents of this calendar and any legal interpretations contained herein are not to be relied upon as being correct either factually or as legal opinion.
Note: Whenever a date prescribed by law falls on a weekend or holiday, such act may be performed on the next business day. Dates have been adjusted. (Cal. Elec. Code §15; Government Code §§6700, 6701, 6706, 6707) **Note: Date falls on a weekend or state holiday; it does not move forward to the next business day.
(Cal. Elec. Code. §1301, §9200 et seq., §10002, §10100 et seq.)
RESPONSIBLE PARTY
DATE
DESCRIPTION
Adopt Resolution Calling Election (Cal. Elec. Code §330, §10002)
Dec 17, 2025 (E-130)
City Council/ City Clerk
Suggested date to adopt resolution calling an election to be consolidated with a statewide election and identifying the city offices up for election.
Notice of Election Publication Period (Cal. Elec. Code §12101; Government Code §6060, §6061)
Jan 26 to Feb 9, 2026 (E-127 to E-113)
City Clerk
Publish Notice of Election one time between these dates. If there is no newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the city, the notice shall be typewritten and copies shall be posted conspicuously within the time prescribed in at least three public places in the city.
Deadline to Adopt Regulations Regarding Candidate Statements (Cal. Elec. Code §13307(f))
Feb 2 (E-120)
City Council/ City Clerk
Deadline for jurisdictions to adopt or amend regulations regarding charges for printing candidate statements.
Candidate Filing Period (Cal. Elec. Code §8020(b) §10220, §13311; Government Code §87200 et seq.) Candidates may request and file candidate filing documents in order to run for office. Candidate statements are confidential until the end of the filing period. Candidates must file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Feb 9 to Mar 6 (E-113 to E-88)
Candidates/ City Clerk
Candidacy Withdrawal Period (Cal. Elec. Code §10224)
Feb 9 to Mar 6 (E-113 to E-88)
Candidates/ City Clerk
A candidate may withdraw his or her nomination papers until the close of the nomination period.
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