ACTION DATE
Filing deadline for Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements. (Form 460) 7/31/2026 Filing period for nomination documents. (EC 10407) 7/13/2026- 8/7/2026
File reports (Form 496) within 24 hours if independent expenditures of $500 or more in the aggregate are made in support of or opposition to a City candidate or ballot measure. (SRCC 10-32.180) 8/5/2026-
11/3/2026
File reports (Form 497) within 24 hours if contributions of $1,000 or more in the aggregate are received from a single source or made to another candidate or measure
8/5/2026-
11/3/2026
Last day to withdraw candidate’s nomination papers. (EC 10224) 8/7/2026 Last day to withdraw candidate’s statement (5:00 p.m.) (EC 13307) 8/8/2026 Extended deadline:
Last day to file Nomination Papers - Extended filing period if incumbent fails to file. (EC 10407) 8/12/2026 Secretary of State to hold randomized alpha drawing (determines placement of candidate’s name on the ballot). (EC 13112) 8/13/2026
Last day to file voluntary election campaign spending limit agreement, verification of eligibility for public financing, and candidate statements and photo. (SRCC 10-33.012) 8/21/2026 Candidate Meet and Greet at City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue TBD Extended deadline: Last day to file voluntary election campaign spending limit agreement, verification of eligibility for public financing, and candidate statements and photo. (SRCC 10-33.012) 8/26/2026 First day that political campaign signs may be erected. (SRCC 20-38.070(D)) 9/4/2026 First day County Voter Information Guides may be mailed. 9/24/2026 Filing deadline for First Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement (Form 460) for period 7/1/2026– 9/19/2026. 9/24/2026 Robocalls of 200 or more (SRCC 10-32.030) must be filed within 48-hours. (SRCC 10-32.200) 10/4/2026 Voting by mail opens. 10/5/2026
File reports (Form 497) within 24 hours if late municipal contributions of $100 or more in the aggregate are received from a single source or made to another candidate or measure. (SRCC 10-32.030(H); 10-32.080) 10/18/2026-
11/3/2026
Last day to register to vote. (EC 2107) 10/19/2026
Filing deadline for Second Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement (Form 460) for period 09/20/2026- 10/17/2026 10/22/2026
Last day to request ballot be mailed. (EC 3001, 3102) 10/27/2026 Filing deadline for Third Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement (Form 460) for period 10/18/2026-10/29/2026. (SRCC 10-32.070)
10/30/2026
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Election Day! 11/3/2026
Final day to remove (take down) political campaign signs. (SRCC 20-38.070(D)) 11/18/2026 Deadline for Registrar of Voters to complete 30-day canvass. (EC 15372) 12/3/2026 Filing deadline for Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements. (Form 460) 2/1/2027 Attachment1