Are you interested in running for office?

• The next opportunity to run for office will be July 2026. 
• The best way to prepare to serve as a board member is to attend our monthly meetings. 

This is what you will need to do:

1. Decide if you are going to do the optional Statement of Qualifications (200 words or less). SOQ prices will be available closer to the opening of Nominations.
2. Think about how you want your name to appear on the ballot and what you would like to use as a ballot designation. (Ballot designation: three words or less to describe your primary occupation or vocation.)
3. Complete a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) available at the FPPC’s website: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/. Check the “Candidate Box” and enter the Election Year under “Type of Statement” on the cover page and fill out any schedules that apply.
4. Complete Campaign Statements If you:
   1. Do NOT plan on raising or spending any money – Form 470
   2. Plan on spending up to $1,999 – Form 470 & 501
   3. Plan on spending OVER $2,000 – Form 410 & 501
   4. All forms can be found here: https://www.fppc.ca.gov/
5. Declaration of Candidacy: You will complete this document when you come into our office to finalize your nomination paperwork.

2026 General Election Timeline

1. Nominations open on July 13th and will close on August 7th.
2. If one of the incumbents do not file, there will be an extended candidate nominations filing period, for anyone other than the incumbent. This deadline is August 14th, 2026.