This calendar contains important dates for local candidates. It is not intended for ballot measures or jurisdictions calling an election as required dates may not be the same. Please contact the Elections Department for additional information.
It is the candidate’s responsibility to complete and file all required documents on time according to the dates listed in this calendar. Dates not listed in this calendar will not preclude the candidate from filing or submitting documents and reports as required by law and/or requested by the elections official.
| Date | Description | Days before election day |
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July 13, 2026 Nomination period |
The nomination period for all candidates and incumbents to file with the Elections Department all required and optional documents, or withdraw as a candidate. Run-off candidates for Congressional and State Legislative Office, and County offices may submit a statement of qualifications for the county Voter Information Guide. Payment must be made during this period. |
113 - 88 |
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July 28, 2026 Run-off candidates |
Deadline for run-off candidates from the Primary election to request a different ballot designation for the upcoming November election. Elections Code §§ 13107 (e)(h) |
98 |
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August 8, 2026 Extension of Nomination Period |
The nomination period will be extended if one or more incumbents of that contest have not filed by August 7th. Elections Code §§ 10516 NOTE: The extension does not apply to a contest in which there are no incumbent(s) eligible to be elected. |
87 - 83 |
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August 8, 2026 Public examination period Extended period only August 13, 2026 |
Candidate statements are available for public examination for a period of 10 calendar days after the filing deadline. Anyone challenging a candidate’s statement must file a writ of mandate during that specific examination period. Elections Code §§ 13313 NOTE: If the nomination period is extended for a particular contest, the examination period for that contest shall be |
87 – 78
82 – 74 |
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August 13, 2026 Random alphabet draw |
The Secretary of State conducts a random drawing to decide the order of candidate names on the ballot. Elections Code §§ 13111,13112 |
82 |
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September 7, 2026 Write-in candidacy |
Write-in candidates for certain offices must pick up and file papers at the Marin County Elections Department. Elections Code § 8601 |
57 – 14 |
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September 19, 2026 Overseas & military ballots |
Deadline for our office to transmit ballots and related materials to military or overseas voters who have requested a ballot by this date. 52 U.S.C. § 20302; Elections Code § 3114 |
45 |
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September 24, 2026 Voter Information Guide |
The Elections Department will begin mailing Voter Information Guides to Marin County registered voters. | 40 |
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September 24, 2026 Campaign finance |
Candidates must file at least 1 campaign finance statement by this date regardless of their level of activity covering the period 7/1/26 through 9/19/26. Government Code § 84200.8 |
40 |
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October 5, 2026 Vote-by-mail ballots |
The Elections Department will begin mailing ballots to all registered voters in the county. Elections Code §§ 3001, 4005 |
29 |
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October 22, 2026 Campaign finance |
Candidates with a campaign finance committee must report all financial activity from the date of their last statement through October 17, 2026. Government Code § 84200.8 |
12 |
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October 24, 2026 Early Voting Schedules |
Vote centers open for early voting on staggered schedules at various locations as yet to be determined. Vote center locations will be listed in the Voter Information Guide. | 10 |
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November 3, 2026 Election Day |
All vote centers, including the Elections Department, will be open 7 am – 8 pm. Elections Code § 14212 |
0 |
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November 5, 2026 Official Canvass and |
The Official Canvass and certification of the election must be completed within 30 days of the election. There are many multiple steps which includes the tabulation of all valid ballots cast, a verification and audit of the voting materials, and certification of the official results. Elections Code §§ 15300 thru 15377 |
+2 days after election day |
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November 10, 2026 Receiving mail ballots |
Deadline for the Elections Department to receive vote-by-mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day, by way of bona fide mail delivery. Elections Code § 3020 |
+7 days after election day |
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November 25, 2026 Receiving mail ballots |
The last date voters may cure a missing / non-comparable signature on their ballot envelope. Elections Code § 3019 |
+22 days after election day |
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December 4, 2026 Certificates of Election and Statement of Vote |
The Elections Department will begin to prepare the certified statement of results and Statement of Votes for submission to the State and the County Board of Supervisors. Elections Code §§ 15301, 15372 |
+30 days after election day |