The nomination period for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election in Santa Clara County closes on March 6, with potential extensions for certain offices.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The nomination period for offices participating in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election will close on Friday, March 6, at 5:00 p.m. However, this deadline may be extended to Wednesday, March 11, for offices where an eligible incumbent does not file.
The Registrar of Voters’ (ROV) Office provides an updated unofficial list of candidates who have filed their documents and qualified in Santa Clara County. This information can be accessed online at the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election Resources webpage.
“Our experienced staff is available to guide those running for office through the complex filing process,” said Matt Moreles, Registrar of Voters. “We encourage all candidates to file in a timely manner to ensure they appear on the June ballot.”
To ensure all paperwork is accurately completed and submitted on time, the ROV Office encourages candidates to file all originally signed nomination documents, including a Declaration of Candidacy and nomination signatures, together in one packet as early as possible before the end of the nomination period.
It is important to note that eligibility to run for office must be established before the issuance of nomination documents. Candidates are required to pay all necessary filing fees prior to receiving their nomination documents and, if applicable, must also pay any candidate statement deposits when filing their nomination documents.
Nomination documents can be filed by candidates or an authorized representative at the Candidate Services Division, located at 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, 3rd Floor, San Jose. The final deadline for submission is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. If the nomination period is extended due to an incumbent not filing, the new deadline will be Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
The following state and local offices are up for election:
United States Representative in Congress for Districts 16, 17, 18, and 19; State Senator for District 10; Member of the Assembly for Districts 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, and 29; Governor; Lieutenant Governor; Secretary of State; Controller; Treasurer; Attorney General; Insurance Commissioner; State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Member of the State Board of Equalization for District 2; Superior Court Judges for Office Numbers 1-28; Board of Supervisors for Districts 1 and 4; County Assessor; Sheriff; and District Attorney.
A candidate guide for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election is available to assist those running for office. This guide includes valuable information regarding qualifications, terms of office, procedures, fees, forms, and important deadlines. It can be obtained at no cost from the ROV or downloaded from the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election Resources webpage.
For candidates interested in running for a City of San Jose office, different filing requirements and deadlines apply. These candidates should obtain and file their nomination documents with the Office of the City Clerk, located at 200 E. Santa Clara Street, Tower 14th Floor, San Jose. They can be reached at (408) 535-1260 or via email at city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov.
Election results will be certified and posted on the ROV website on July 2, 2026. In any contest where no individual candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two candidates will advance to the runoff in the November 3, 2026, General Election.
For more information, candidates can contact the Candidate Services Division directly at (408) 299-8639 or via email at candidateservices@rov.sccgov.org. General inquiries can be directed to the Registrar of Voters’ Office at (408) 299-VOTE (8683) or toll-free at (866) 430-VOTE (8683). More details are also available at www.sccvote.org.
According to India Currents, the nomination period is a crucial step for candidates aiming to secure their place on the ballot for the upcoming election.