Table of Contents (PDF)
Section 1: General Information (PDF)
- Candidate Qualifications and Information
- Initiative and Referendum Qualification Requirements
Section 2: Nomination Requirements (PDF)
- Nomination Documents – Nomination Papers and Declaration of Candidacy
- Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee
- Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee and/or Nomination Papers
- Ballot Designations
- For Candidates for Governor — Tax Returns
- In General
- Member of the State Legislature Candidates: Campaign Filings and Responsibilities
- Candidate Intention Statement
- Campaign Contribution Account
- Exceptions
- Additional Filing Information
Section 3: Candidate Filing Information (PDF)
- Required Filing Fees, In-Lieu Signatures, and Nomination Signatures
- Primary Election Only – Write-In Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices
- Primary and General Election – Write-In Candidates for Nonpartisan Office
- General Election Only – Independent Candidates for Nonpartisan and Voter-Nominated Offices
Section 4: Candidate Checklist (PDF)
- United States Representative in Congress
- Office of Governor
- Statewide Office
- State Senator and Member of the State Assembly
Section 5: Supreme and Appellate Courts
Section not yet available.
- Justices of the California Supreme Court
- Justices of the California Courts of Appeal
Section 6: June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election (PDF)
- June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election Calendar
Section 7: November 3, 2026, General Election Calendar
Section not yet available.
- November 3, 2026, General Election Calendar
Section 8: Political Party Qualification and Information (PDF)
- Political Party Qualification
Section 9: Offices and Subdivisions (PDF)
- Political Subdivisions by County
- Counties Within Congressional Districts
- Counties Within State Senate Districts
- Counties Within State Assembly Districts
- Counties Within Board of Equalization Districts
- Counties Within Appellate Court Districts
- County Combinations of State Assembly, Congressional, State Senate, Board of Equalization, and Appellate Districts
Section 10: Calendars (PDF)
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
