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Filing for Office in 2026
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Filing Period Ended February 27 @ 5:00 p.m.Ā
Filing Period Ended March 13 @ 5:00 p.m.Ā
The deadline for write-in candidate declarations and candidate withdrawals has passed for the May 19 Primary Election.
Write-In Candidates
Write-In candidates must file a Declaration of Intent with the corresponding office before 5:00 p.m. on the filing deadline for the election in which they are running.
Primary Election Filing Deadlines:
- March 6, 2026 (Federal & Statewide Offices)
- March 20, 2026 (County & Local Offices)
General Election Filing Deadline: September 4, 2026
Write-In candidates will also file in the new online system.
Paper Declaration of Intent forms will still be offered for county and local offices. Contact your county elections office for details.
Withdrawing as a Candidate
Candidates may withdraw their candidacy by submitting the Withdrawal of Candidacy Form before the withdrawal deadline.
Primary Election Withdrawal Deadlines:
- March 6, 2026 (Federal & Statewide Offices)
- March 20, 2026 (County & Local Offices)
General Election Withdrawal Deadline: September 4, 2026
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