San Andreas, CA…Candidate Filing Period – June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Local Offices up for Election: County Supervisor – District 3, County Supervisor – District 5, County Superintendent of Schools, Assessor, Auditor-Controller, County Clerk-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Superior Court Judge, Office One, Superior Court Judge, Office Two

Signatures-in-Lieu of Filing Fees:

Candidates for offices requiring a filing fee may submit petitions with signatures of registered voters in Calaveras County in lieu of paying all or part of the fee. The Signatures-in-Lieu period closes February 4, 2026. Signatures collected may also count toward the nomination signature requirements.

Petition forms are available at the Elections Office during regular business hours. Candidates are encouraged to submit petition sections as they are completed rather than rather than waiting until the end of the filing period.

Candidate Filing Deadlines:

The nomination and declaration of candidacy filing period opens February 9 and closes March 6, 2026. If the incumbent does not file by the deadline the filing period will extend to March 11 for any candidate except the incumbent. Filing fees must be paid at the time the Declaration of Candidacy is filed.

Judicial candidates are required to file a Declaration of Intention and Sworn Statement of Qualifications between January 26 and February 4. If an incumbent fails to file, the deadline will extend to February 9 for all candidates except the incumbent.

Candidate Filing Assistance:

For more information, office hours, and candidate resources, visit the Elections Office website elections.calaverasgov.us, select “Elections” under Items of Interest. You may also email electionsweb@calaverascounty.gov, or call (209)754-6376 for assistance.