Elections-Filing-Local Measures
Filing County, District and City Measures
Ballot
Title
- A concise and an impartial statement of the purpose of the measure.
Explanatory
Statement
- A simple, understandable, impartial statement, which explains the measure and its effect.
City
Measures
- Contact your city recorder or manager for forms, instructions and deadlines.
Filing Dates for County and District Measures
| Mar 10, 2026 Special | May 19, 2026 Primary | Aug 25, 2026 Special | Nov 3, 2026 General | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Day to file SEL805 | Aug 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | Mar 2, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Last day to file SEL805 | Dec 19, 2025 | Feb 27, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Last day to file SEL801/803/804 | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Last day to file Explanatory Statement | Jan 8, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |