PRESS RELEASE

The Yolo County Elections Office announces that the candidate nomination filing period for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election opens February 9, 2026.

Individuals wishing to run for eligible federal, state, legislative, county, and local offices must file nomination documents during the official filing period. Candidates have until 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026, to collect nomination signatures and file their Declaration of Candidacy and candidate statement of qualifications (if applicable) with the Yolo County Elections Office, 625 Court Street, Suite B05, Woodland.

Candidates who gather the required number of signatures in lieu of filing fees may not need to circulate nomination papers. Filing fees, if required, must be paid when nomination papers are obtained and are non-refundable. Candidate statements of qualification and applicable candidate statement fees are due at the time nomination documents are filed.

Candidates are encouraged to contact the Elections Office early to review filing requirements and schedule appointments to obtain and file their nomination documents. Our online scheduling appointment system is available at https://elections.yolocounty.gov/scheduling.

If an eligible incumbent does not file by the deadline, the filing period for that office extends from March 7, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. on March 11, 2026, during which candidates other than the incumbent may file.

The Yolo County Elections Office encourages residents to connect with Yolo County ACE – Assessor/Clerk-Recorder/Elections on Facebook: @YoloACE, Instagram: @YoloCoACE, Threads: @YoloCoACE, YouTube: @Yolo County ACE, TikTok: @yolocoace and X:@YoloCoACE to receive the most up to date information.