The Yolo County Elections Candidate Filing process has changed to in-person by appointment for election services such as candidate filing of nomination papers, voter file information, maps, and campaign finance filing.
June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election
Refer to the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election calendars for important dates and deadlines.
| Candidate Filing Periods | Dates |
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| Petition/Signature In-Lieu of Filing Fee Period | December 19, 2025 – February 4, 2026
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| Declaration of Intention Period (for judicial candidates only) | January 26, 2026 – February 4, 2026
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Candidate Filing Nomination Period
| February 9, 2026 – March 6, 2026
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| Write-in Nomination Period | April 4, 2026 – May 19, 2026
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Campaign Finance Disclosures
- The deadline is January 31, 2026 to file campaign disclosure statements for officeholders and candidates with a recipient committee open before December 31, 2025 (Form 460). The Fair Political Practices Committee (FPPC) has filing schedules for filing FPPC Forms 460 for candidates and controlled committees listed on the June 2, 2026 ballot or not being voted upon in 2025.
Please schedule appointments with the Yolo County Elections Office through the form below, go directly to Schedule Appointment with Yolo County Elections, or call 530-666-8133.