When is candidate filing?

Candidate filing opens on February 9, 2026 for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. The last day to file nomination documents for this election is March 6, 2026 by 5 p.m. However, if the incumbent fails to file the filing period will extend through March 11, 2026. The extended filing period does not extend for offices where the incumbent has termed out of office or if there have been boundary line changes since the last held election for that term, or if the district changes the way in which a district is elected (i.e. from qualified and elected at large to qualified and elected by district). Operating hours are subject to change for holidays within the candidate filing period.

Where is candidate filing?

Our Elections Office is located at 3715 Atherton Road in Rocklin. Our office will be open for candidate filing Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Elections Office also offers filing in Tahoe and Auburn during the candidate filing period. As the election approaches, the Placer County Elections Office will announce specific filing days for Tahoe and Auburn.

Note: Candidates filing for City Offices will need to file candidate paperwork with their respective City Clerk.

How do I file?

There are two ways to pull your paperwork:

1. In Person.
2. Have an authorized representative pick up the candidate paperwork for you. To do so you must fill out and sign the Candidate Worksheet/Authorization Form in advance for your representative to present to the elections official.

*All original nomination documents along with a completed Declaration of Candidacy are due to our office with original signatures by 5 p.m. on the deadline to be a qualified candidate for this election (postmark does not count).

If you do not plan to execute your Declaration of Candidacy in person, it must be properly notarized by a California Public Notary and received in our office by the filing deadline, no exceptions.

Appointments are recommended but not required (appointment calendar links provided below). Candidates with appointments will be served at their scheduled time. Please allow for at least 20-30 minutes to obtain the documents and note that walk-ins may experience longer wait times.

What do I bring when I file?

Please have the following ready during your appointment:

• Completed paperwork
  • If you are submitting a Candidate Statement of Qualifications, please make sure it is type written.
• Checkbook for any fees due at the time of filing
  • Candidate Statement of Qualifications
  • Sign deposit
  • Filing fees
  • Any I.T.-requested candidate resources
• Questions

Failure to have materials ready may result in an appointment longer than the allotted 30-minute time frame.

I’ve filed for office, now what?

• Refer to your Candidate Guidelines for information regarding calendars, financial disclosure requirements, last day days to withdraw statements or candidacy submissions and political guidelines.
• Visit our Running for Office tab on the Placer County Elections website for helpful information and tutorials.
• If you filed before the Candidate Workshop, plan on attending or watch the replay  on our website.
• Familiarize yourself with the NetFile portal for electronically filing your financial disclosure links. You may also use the Public Portal to see other committees’ filings.
• Adhere to the Candidate Code of Ethics
• Review the Caltrans Political Statement of Responsibility available on their Outdoor Advertising portion of their website.
• Prior to the placement of political signs within the unincorporated areas of Placer County, you will need to file a Statement of Responsibility for Political Signs form, along with a $200 refundable deposit with the Elections office.
• For complaints about political signs in the unincorporated portions of the county, report to Placer County Code Enforcement at 530-745-3050.
• For complaints about political signs in city or town limits, report to the appropriate city or town clerk’s office (see list of city and town clerk websites below).

Helpful online tutorials:

• Candidate Worksheet and Authorization/Release Form Tutorial
• Ballot Designation Worksheet Tutorial
• Candidate Statement of Qualifications Tutorial
• FPPC Form 700 Tutorial
• FPPC Tutorial for Candidates and Treasurers
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices Tutorial
• Placer County Sign Form Tutorial

Links to City and Town Clerk Webpages:

• Auburn
• Colfax
• Loomis
• Lincoln
• Rocklin
• Roseville