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AMENDED APRIL 9, 2026
This calendar may not contain all candidate or district filing requirements. The Office of the Registrar of Voters is not open for filings on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. 4 Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for City measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk's office for filing deadlines. 125 Wednesday, July 1, 2026
RESOLUTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ROV
Date for jurisdictions (except school districts) to submit resolutions calling for a candidate election to meet timeline for a full nomination period. The ROV encourages jurisdictions to provide a resolution as early as possible. (EC 10509) 113 Monday, July 13, 2026
NOMINATION PERIOD OPENS
First day candidates may pick up nomination documents at the office of the Registrar of Voters. (EC 8020, 8302 (independent nominations), 10220 (municipal), 10510 (district); Educ. Code 5300 (school district))
1 NOMINATION PERIOD CLOSES
Deadline to file for all offices, in the Office of the Registrar of Voters only, all required nomination documents. (EC 8020, 8302 (independent nominations), 10220 (municipal), 10510 (district); Educ. Code 5300 (school district); EC 13307 (candidates statements for all candidates))
LAST DAY FOR RUNOFF CANDIDATES TO SUBMIT
A NEW CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Last day for runoff candidates for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office, to submit a new candidate statement to appear in the November general election County Voter Information Guide (CVIG). (EC 13307(a)(2))
1 LAST DAY FOR MEASURE RESOLUTIONS AND TAX RATE STATEMENTS
TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ROV
Last day for jurisdictions to submit a resolution calling for a measure election, and if applicable, tax rate statements. The ROV encourages jurisdictions to provide a resolution as early as possible. (EC 9401 (tax rate statement),10403 (resolution))
LAST DAY FOR PROPONENTS TO WITHDRAW AN INITIATIVE
Last day for proponents to withdraw an initiative that qualified for the ballot. (EC 9118.5 (county), 9215.5 (municipal), 9311 (district); Educ. Code 5300 (school district))
88 ABBREVIATED
GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR
November 3, 2026
County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
Friday, August 7, 2026
2 The period covered by any submitted statement begins on the day afte r the last day of the reporting period covered by the last statement filed, OR January 1st, if no previous statement has been filed. 3 Date falls on a weekend or public holiday; This date or deadline has been moved forward to the next business day . 1 Refer to California Elections Code §§ 9190 (county elections), 9295 (municipal elections), 9380 (district elections), 9509 (sch ool district elections), and 13313 (other nonpartisan elected offices) for details of public examination periods and California El ections Code § 13314 for writ of mandate procedures.
Activity Periods
and Due Date(s) ACTIVITIES / DOCUMENTS
# of Days
Prior to or
Following
Election
CONTRIBUTION / INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES STATEMENTS RULES
BEGIN TO APPLY
Sums of $1,000 or more to/from a single source must be reported within 24-hours.
The Independent Expenditure statement is required only for committees (not candidate controlled) that make independent expenditures totaling $1,000 or more to support or oppose a single ballot measure or a single candidate. (Gov. Code 85309 (24 hours); 85204 (defining "election cycle" as E-90 timeframe)) E- 95 Friday, July 31, 2026
2 F.P.P.C. SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT DUE
Deadline for semi-annual financial disclosure report Form 460 covering the reporting period noted below or the day after the closing date of the last statement filed. (Gov.
Code 84200 (deadline); 81005 (weekend deadline))
Reporting Period: January 1, 2026 June 30, 2026
In preparation of your election, cost estimates can be requested by filling out a District Election Cost Estimate Request Form, and returning to the Fiscal Division at [email protected].
Please keep in mind that cost estimates may take up to 6-weeks to be returned.
Please be aware that when requesting cost estimates or calling for an election the ROV is not responsible for determining if a jurisdiction can hold an election as we cannot give legal advice; consequently, jurisdictions are encouraged to seek advice through their legal counsel.
District Election Cost Estimate Request Form
123 Friday, July 3, 2026
RESOLUTIONS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ROV
(SCHOOL DISTRICTS ONLY)
Date for school districts to submit resolutions calling for a candidate election to meet timeline for a full nomination period. The ROV encourages jurisdictions to provide a resolution as early as possible. (Educ. Code 5322)
98 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
LAST DAY FOR RUNOFF CANDIDATES TO
CHANGE BALLOT DESIGNATION
Last day for runoff candidates for a voter-nominated or nonpartisan office, to submit in writting a change to the ballot designation that will appear under your name. (EC 13107(h))
1 AMENDED APRIL 9, 2026
This calendar may not contain all candidate or district filing requirements. The Office of the Registrar of Voters is not open for filings on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. 4 Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for City measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk's office for filing deadlines.
ABBREVIATED
GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR
November 3, 2026
County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
2 The period covered by any submitted statement begins on the day afte r the last day of the reporting period covered by the last statement filed, OR January 1st, if no previous statement has been filed. 3 Date falls on a weekend or public holiday; This date or deadline has been moved forward to the next business day . 1 Refer to California Elections Code §§ 9190 (county elections), 9295 (municipal elections), 9380 (district elections), 9509 (sch ool district elections), and 13313 (other nonpartisan elected offices) for details of public examination periods and California El ections Code § 13314 for writ of mandate procedures.
Activity Periods
and Due Date(s) ACTIVITIES / DOCUMENTS
# of Days
Prior to or
Following
Election
In preparation of your election, cost estimates can be requested by filling out a District Election Cost Estimate Request Form, and returning to the Fiscal Division at [email protected].
Please keep in mind that cost estimates may take up to 6-weeks to be returned.
Please be aware that when requesting cost estimates or calling for an election the ROV is not responsible for determining if a jurisdiction can hold an election as we cannot give legal advice; consequently, jurisdictions are encouraged to seek advice through their legal counsel.
District Election Cost Estimate Request Form
E- 87 to 83 Saturday, August 8, 2026 to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 E- 87 to 78 Saturday, August 8, 2026 to Monday, August 17, 2026 E-
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E- 83 to 74 Wednesday, August 12, 2026 to Friday, August 21, 2026 E-
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E- 76 to 67 Wednesday, August 19, 2026 to Friday, August 28, 2026 E-
E- 57 to 14 Monday, September 7, 2026 to Tuesday, October 20, 2026 1 NOMINATION EXTENSION PERIOD
If the incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by deadline for their office, there will be a 5-calendar-day extension during which any candidate, other than the incumbent, may file for said office. (EC 8022, 8023 (indepedent nominations), 8024 (county), 8204 (judges), 10225 (municipal), 10407, 10516 (district), 10604 (school district); Educ. Code 5300 (school district))
82 Thursday, August 13, 2026
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
84 Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 , 4 DUE DATE FOR PRIMARY ARGUMENTS
5:00 p.m. is the deadline set by the Registrar of Voters for submitting primary arguments in favor of and against a measure. Submitted primary arguments may be withdrawn until 5:00 on this day. Arguments for City measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk's office for filing deadlines. (EC 9162 (county), 9316 (district), 9502 (school district), 9601 (withdrawing an argument))
DUE DATE FOR LIST OF MEASURE SUPORTERS /OPPONENTS
A 5:00 p.m. deadline is set by the Registrar of Voters for submitting a list of Primary Argument Supporters/Opponents to be printed below the ballot label. (EC 9170(b) (all measures))
1 , 4 EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR ALL PRIMARY
ARGUMENTS FILED
The elections official shall make the arguments available for public examination during business hours for a period of 10-calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those documents. (EC 9190 (county), 9380 (district), 9509 (school district))
1 , 4 DUE DATE FOR REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS
AND IMPARTIAL ANALYSES
5:00 pm is the deadline set by the Registrar of Voters for submitting rebuttal arguments to primary arguments in favor of and against a measure and impartial analyses. (EC 9167 (county rebuttals), 9317 (district rebuttals), 9504 (school district rebuttals); EC 9160, 9280, 9313, 9314, 9500 (impartial analyses)). Submitted primary arguments may be withdrawn until 5:00 on this day. (EC 9601)
WRITE-IN CANDIDACY PERIOD
Between these dates is the period for candidates to obtain and file write-in nomination documents in the Office of the Registrar of Voters. (EC 8601) 1 CANDIDATE STATEMENT EXAMINATION PERIOD
The elections official shall make a copy of the material referred to in Section 13307 of the Elections Code available for public examination during business hours for a period of 10-calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those documents. (EC 13313)
LAST DAY TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW A MEASURE
Deadline for jurisdictions to amend or withdraw a measure from the ballot. The measure must be amended or withdrawn by resolution. (EC 9605) 83 RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING
This day the Secretary of State (SOS) and the Office of the Registrar of Voters will conduct a drawing of letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot. (EC 13111, 13112, 13113) 77 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
67 Friday, August 28, 2026
1 , 4 EXAMINATION PERIOD FOR ALL REBUTTALS
AND IMPARTIAL ANALYSES FILED
The elections official shall make the rebuttal arguments and Impartial Analyses available for public examination during business hours for a period of 10-calendar days immediately following the filing deadline for submission of those documents. (EC 9190 (county), 9380 (district), 9509 (school district)) 1 ,4 FINAL PRINTING DEADLINE
Any petition for writ of mandate, including any appeals, should be resolved by this date so the Registrar of Voters can meet necessary printing deadlines. 2 AMENDED APRIL 9, 2026
This calendar may not contain all candidate or district filing requirements. The Office of the Registrar of Voters is not open for filings on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. 4 Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for City measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk's office for filing deadlines.
ABBREVIATED
GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR
November 3, 2026
County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
2 The period covered by any submitted statement begins on the day afte r the last day of the reporting period covered by the last statement filed, OR January 1st, if no previous statement has been filed. 3 Date falls on a weekend or public holiday; This date or deadline has been moved forward to the next business day . 1 Refer to California Elections Code §§ 9190 (county elections), 9295 (municipal elections), 9380 (district elections), 9509 (sch ool district elections), and 13313 (other nonpartisan elected offices) for details of public examination periods and California El ections Code § 13314 for writ of mandate procedures.
Activity Periods
and Due Date(s) ACTIVITIES / DOCUMENTS
# of Days
Prior to or
Following
Election
In preparation of your election, cost estimates can be requested by filling out a District Election Cost Estimate Request Form, and returning to the Fiscal Division at [email protected].
Please keep in mind that cost estimates may take up to 6-weeks to be returned.
Please be aware that when requesting cost estimates or calling for an election the ROV is not responsible for determining if a jurisdiction can hold an election as we cannot give legal advice; consequently, jurisdictions are encouraged to seek advice through their legal counsel.
District Election Cost Estimate Request Form
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July 1, 2026 September 19, 2026
Reporting Period: September 20, 2026 October 17, 2026
LAST DAY TO REQUEST VOTE-BY-MAIL REPLACEMENT
BALLOT TO BE MAILED
Deadline at 5:00 p.m. to submit a request for a Vote-by-Mail replacement ballot to be mailed to voter. (EC 3015)
LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
Deadline to register to be eligible to vote in this election with a regular ballot. (EC 2102)
EARLY VOTING PERIOD AT THE ROV OFFICE
Early voting is available at the Registrar of Voters office for individuals wishing to drop off ballots or vote in person during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., beginning 29 days prior the election. (EC 3000.5(a), 3001)
Reporting Period:
2 F.P.P.C. 2 nd PRE-ELECTION STATEMENT DUE
Deadline for financial disclosure report Form 460 covering the reporting period noted below or the day after the closing date of the last statement filed. (Gov. Code 84200.8)
VOTE CENTERS OPEN 10 DAYS BEFORE
AND INCLUDING ELECTION DAY
Vote Centers are open 11 days prior to the election, and to all registered voters in Santa Clara County, and to all registered voters in jurisdictions holding special elections. Any voter can go to any Vote Center location throughout the County.
Hours may vary by location and locations may vary with each election – please see listing on our website at https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/home or click link below. (EC 4005)
MAILING OF VOTE-BY-MAIL PACKETS
Last day to begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots.
(EC 3001 (all elections), 4005 (for all-mail elections)) ROV TO MAIL COUNTY VOTER INFORMATION GUIDES (CVIGs) TO ALL
ACTIVE REGISTERED VOTERS
(E-21 is the last day to mail CVIGs) (EC 13303)
7 Tuesday, October 27, 2026
2 F.P.P.C. 1 st PRE-ELECTION STATEMENT DUE
Deadline for financial disclosure report Form 460 covering the reporting period noted below or the day after the closing date of the last statement filed. (Gov. Code 84200.8)
45 Saturday, September 19, 2026
LAST DAY TO MAIL BALLOTS TO MILITARY
AND OVERSEAS VOTERS
(42 U.S.C. 20302(a)(8) (federal elections); EC 3102, 3105 (all elections)) E- 40 Thursday, September 24, 2026
12 Thursday, October 22, 2026
to Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites Information (The ROV website will update for each election.)
E- 10 to 0 Saturday, October 24, 2026
to Tuesday, November 3, 2026
CONDITIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION
Conditional Voter Registration is open for a full 14 days prior to the election and must be done in person at the Registrar of Voters office or at any Vote Center. (EC 2170) Vote Centers are open 11 days prior to the election, and to all registered voters in Santa Clara County, and to all registered voters in jurisdictions holding special elections. (EC 4005) Any voter can go to any Vote Center location throughout the County. Hours may vary by location and locations may vary with each election – please see listing on our website at
https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/home or click link below.
Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Sites Information (The ROV website will be updated for each election.)
E- 14 to 0 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
3 AMENDED APRIL 9, 2026
This calendar may not contain all candidate or district filing requirements. The Office of the Registrar of Voters is not open for filings on Saturday, Sunday or holidays. 4 Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments for City measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk's office for filing deadlines.
ABBREVIATED
GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR
November 3, 2026
County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters
2 The period covered by any submitted statement begins on the day afte r the last day of the reporting period covered by the last statement filed, OR January 1st, if no previous statement has been filed. 3 Date falls on a weekend or public holiday; This date or deadline has been moved forward to the next business day . 1 Refer to California Elections Code §§ 9190 (county elections), 9295 (municipal elections), 9380 (district elections), 9509 (sch ool district elections), and 13313 (other nonpartisan elected offices) for details of public examination periods and California El ections Code § 13314 for writ of mandate procedures.
Activity Periods
and Due Date(s) ACTIVITIES / DOCUMENTS
# of Days
Prior to or
Following
Election
In preparation of your election, cost estimates can be requested by filling out a District Election Cost Estimate Request Form, and returning to the Fiscal Division at [email protected].
Please keep in mind that cost estimates may take up to 6-weeks to be returned.
Please be aware that when requesting cost estimates or calling for an election the ROV is not responsible for determining if a jurisdiction can hold an election as we cannot give legal advice; consequently, jurisdictions are encouraged to seek advice through their legal counsel.
District Election Cost Estimate Request Form
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2 , 3 F.P.P.C. SEMI-ANNUAL STATEMENT DUE
Deadline for semi-annual financial disclosure report Form 460 covering the reporting period noted below or the day after the closing date of the last statement filed. (Gov.
Code 84200)
Date moved from E+89 to E+90 due to falling on a weekend.
Reporting Period: June 30, 2026 December 31, 2026
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS
Registrar of Voters to certify election results. (EC 15400, 15401, 15372)
ELECTION DAY
All Vote Centers and ROV office are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dropping off ballot or voting in person. (EC 10541 (district), 14212 (all polls)) Ballots must be postmarked by this date and received within 7 days following the Election. (EC 3020)
ELECTIONS OFFICIAL DEADLINE TO NOTIFY VOTER OF UNMATCHED OR
MISSING SIGNATURE
In the case of a voter whose signature does not match or is missing, the elections official is required to notify the voter 14 calendar days after the election of an opportunity to update the voter's signature. (EC 3019(d)) 22 Wednesday, November 25, 2026
30 Thursday, December 3, 2026
0 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
14 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
SIGNATURE DEADLINE
Last day to turn in unsigned ballot or signature verification statements by 5:00 p.m. (EC 3019(d))
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