2026 Candidate Information Guide-FINAL Version

RESPONSIBLE PARTY

DATE

DESCRIPTION

Deadline to Withdraw Candidate Statements (Cal. Elec. Code §13307(a)(3))

Candidates/ City Clerk

Mar 9 (E-85)

Last day to withdraw candidate statements, unless there is an extension of the nomination period. Withdrawal of candidate statements must be in writing to the City Clerk.

Deadline to Withdraw Measure (Cal. Elec. Code §9605)

City Council

Mar 11 (E-83)

Whenever a legislative body has ordered that a measure be submitted to the voters of any jurisdiction at an election, the order of election shall not be amended or withdrawn after this date.

Extension of Candidate Statement Public Examination Period (Cal. Elec. Code §13313)

City Clerk

**Mar 12 to Mar 21 (E-82 to E-73)

Candidate statements filed during the candidate filing extension period are available for public examination. During this period, any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, or the elections official, himself or herself, may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring the material in the statements to be amended or deleted.

Randomized Alphabet Drawing Date (Cal. Elec. Code §13112)

Secretary of State

Mar 12 (E-82)

The Secretary of State shall conduct a drawing of letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which candidates will appear on the ballot.

Deadline to Withdraw Candidate Statements Submitted During Extension Period (Cal. Elec. Code §13307(a)(3)) In the event there is an extension of the nomination period, candidates may have until this date to withdraw their candidate’s statement. Withdrawal of candidate statements must be in writing to the City Clerk.

Candidates/ City Clerk

Mar 12 (E-82)

Deadline to Submit Names of Candidates to ROV (Cal. Elec. Code §10403(c))

Mar 13 (E-81)

City Clerk

Submit the names and ballot designations of candidates as they are to appear on the ballot to the ROV. The Certified List should be submitted in alphabetical order by office.

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