The list below may not show the full slate of contests or candidates available.
A contest or candidate will only appear if papers are taken from or filed with the Marin County Elections Department.
Table of contents
Listing
NOTE: ** = Incumbent/Current Officeholder. Candidates are listed in random order.
Governor
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64 | 62 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Agbede, Akinyemi O | ||
| Albaugh, Gregory Surgeon/businessman | ||
| Arif, Mohammad | ||
| Athans, James Jr Real Estate Agent | ||
| Azevedo, Larry D Businessman | ||
| Bar-Lev, Naomi | ||
| Becerra, Xavier | ||
| Bianco, Johnny Chad | ||
| Buhler, Carolina Civil Rights Advocate | ||
| Cabrera, Joseph Ascencion | ||
| Culotti, Elaine Farrell | ||
| De Luca Basualdo, Patrizia | ||
| Debarraicua, Louis Anthony | ||
| Demott, Livingforgod Andcountry Logistical Professional/chaplain | ||
| Dhillon, Randeep Singh Economist/farmer/businessman | ||
| Fiankan, Serge | ||
| Filinski, Lukasz Adam | ||
| Fomin, Max Business Owner/father | ||
| Freiberger, Sam Sandak | ||
| Grasty, William D | ||
| Grundmann, Don J | ||
| Henderson, Jon | ||
| Herms, Lewis Norman | ||
| Hernandez, Rafael Molina | ||
| Hilton, Stephen | ||
| Jacob, Joel | ||
| Kellel, Dawit A Father | ||
| Kidgell, Gary Howard | ||
| Komarovsk, Annestacia Communications Executive | ||
| Lapp, Alicia Olivia | ||
| Levy, Matthew Chase | ||
| Loynes, Duane Terrence No Ballot Designation | ||
| Mahan, Matthew W | ||
| Martin Behrendtsen, Amanda Suzanne | ||
| Maupin, Brent | ||
| Mercuri, Daniel Rey | ||
| Naranjo, Leopoldo Retired Military Sergeant | ||
| Nelson, Timothy David | ||
| Obama Shaw, Barack Denzel | ||
| Orozco, Mauro A | ||
| Parley, Thunder | ||
| Porter, Katie | ||
| Rab, Aejaz | ||
| Rao, Satish | ||
| Robinson, Ramsey | ||
| Safarnejad, Reza | ||
| Sam, Martha Sophia Project Manager | ||
| Sarmiento, Christine R | ||
| Schultz, Frederic | ||
| Shields, Scott P | ||
| Solorzano, Gretha | ||
| Steyer, Thomas F | ||
| Swalwell, Eric | ||
| Taylor, Ebony Small Business Owner | ||
| Thurmond, Tony K | ||
| Trowe, Margaret Hotel Worker | ||
| Villaraigosa, Antonio | ||
| Ware, Rudolph Treanor Professor/community Organizer | ||
| Woodard, Thomas Jerome | ||
| Yee, Betty | ||
| Young, Nancy D Ceo/businesswoman/pastor | ||
| Zacky, Leo Samuel | ||
| Zezulak, Erin Kathleen | ||
| Zickefoose, David |
Lieutenant Governor
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Chindah-Lynch, Eberechi | ||
| Christian, Rakesh Kumar | ||
| Collenberg, David | ||
| Collinson, Sean | ||
| Fennell, David Businessman | ||
| Fryday, Josh Matthew | ||
| Kellman, Janelle Climate Risk Executive | 2/10/2026 | |
| Lopez, Jeyson | ||
| Ma, Fiona | ||
| Ma, Oliver | ||
| Myers, Tim Businessman/musician/producer | ||
| Romero, Gloria Educator/businesswoman | ||
| Shelton, Shawn | ||
| Sikder, Abdur Rahman | ||
| Stek, Alice Physician/obgyn | ||
| Tubbs, Michael D |
Secretary of State
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Blenner, Gary Nicholas | ||
| Feinstein, Michael | ||
| Wagner, Donald | ||
| Weber, Shirley N California Secretary Of State |
Controller
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Meghann | ||
| Cohen, Malia M | ||
| Morgan, Herbert W |
Treasurer
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Caballero, Anna M | ||
| Hawks, Jennifer | ||
| Kounalakis, Eleni | ||
| Serpa, David Jonathan Businessman/author/father | ||
| Turner, Glenn | ||
| Vazquez, Tony |
Attorney General
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Bonta, Rob | ||
| Gates, Michael E Deputy United States Attorney | ||
| Mikels, Marjorie |
Insurance Commissioner
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 11 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Aarnio, Eric Thor | ||
| Allen, Ben | ||
| Bradford, Steven C Education | ||
| Davis, Keith Wayne | ||
| Farren, Merritt Consumer Advocate/attorney | ||
| Howell, Robert P | ||
| Kim, Jane | ||
| Korsgaden, Stacy A Licensed Insurance Agent | ||
| Lee, Sean | ||
| Vargas, Eduardo Science Teacher | ||
| Wolff, Patrick |
Member, State Board of Equalization District 2
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Lieber, Sally J | ||
| Marymee, J Brett | ||
| McComas, Mark Small Business Advocate | 3/5/2026 | |
| Pimentel, John | ||
| Shireman, William K | ||
| Zaruka, John William |
United States Representative - District 2
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Huffman, Jared** U. S. Representative | 2/20/2026 | 2/20/2026 |
| Littau, Robin | ||
| Burgess, Gregory Elder Caregiver | 2/10/2026 | 2/10/2026 |
| Hahn Niman, Nicolette Author / Rancher / Mother | 3/3/2026 | 3/3/2026 |
State Senator - District 2
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Connolly, Damon California State Assemblymember | 3/4/2026 | 3/4/2026 |
| Gibbs, Tief Small Businesswoman | 3/2/2026 | |
| Smith, Aaron Z |
Member of the State Assembly - District 12
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Beckman, Eli Councilmember / Business Owner | 3/4/2026 | 3/4/2026 |
| Cervantes, Eryn Correctional Counselor | 3/6/2026 | |
| Elward, Jackie | ||
| Lucan, Eric County Supervisor / Father | 3/6/2026 | 3/6/2026 |
| Schwartz, Steve D | ||
| Thier, Holli Councilmember / Environmental Attorney | 3/10/2026 | 3/10/2026 |
Superior Court Judge
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy, Kevin** | 2/11/2026 |
Superior Court Judge
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Siroka, Matthew** | 2/26/2026 |
Superior Court Judge
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Schurz, James** | 2/26/2026 |
Superior Court Judge
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Talamantes, Mark** | 2/26/2026 |
Superior Court Judge
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Fullerton, Ahtossa** | 2/27/2026 |
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Barrera, Richard State Superintendent Advisor | ||
| Lara, Frank | ||
| Long, Ainye E | ||
| Mattammal, Augustine | ||
| Muratsuchi, Al | ||
| Castaneda Leal, Wendy School District Superintendent | ||
| Henderson, Nichelle M | ||
| Newman, Joshua B | ||
| Rendon, Anthony | ||
| Shaw, Sonja |
County Supervisor - District 1
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Sackett, Mary** Marin County Supervisor | 2/17/2026 | 2/17/2026 |
| Galperin, Mark Housing Advisory Boardmember | 3/4/2026 | 3/4/2026 |
County Supervisor - District 5
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Aikens, Curtis G Chef / Educator / Author | 3/5/2026 | 3/5/2026 |
| Carpiniello, Chris Homebuilder / Business Owner | 3/2/2026 | 3/2/2026 |
| Lewis, Marc Community Policy Advocate | 3/11/2026 | 3/11/2026 |
| Limeta, Magali Trustee, Novato Unified School District | 3/5/2026 | 3/5/2026 |
| Podshadley, Andy Winemaker / Business Owner | 2/19/2026 | 2/19/2026 |
Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Scott, Shelly** Assessor Recorder County Clerk | 2/10/2026 | 2/10/2026 |
County Superintendent of Schools
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Carroll, John** Marin County Superintendent Of Schools | 2/23/2026 | 2/23/2026 |
Ross Valley Sanitary District Director
| Seats Open | Number of Candidates Who Took Papers |
Number of Candidates Who Filed Papers |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Name/ Occupation |
Declaration of Candidacy Filed |
Candidate Statement Filed |
|---|---|---|
| Boorstein, Michael** Incumbent | 2/17/2026 | 2/17/2026 |
| Gaffney, Thomas** Incumbent | 2/17/2026 | 2/17/2026 |
| Meigs, Pamela** Incumbent | 2/19/2026 | 2/19/2026 |
CFMJ001 — Contest/Candidate List
Created: 6/9/2026 3:37 pm