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Registrar of Voters

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Registrar of Voters Office

The Registrar of Voters Office performs a range of election-related duties and and other public services that increase citizen participation and education.

Our Office Has Moved!

Effective February 2, 2026, the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters is located at 3880 Brickway Blvd, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. View the press release announcing the move (en español).

Outside view of building that will house the new Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office on starting on February 2, 2026.

November 3, 2026, General Election

Candidate nominations for the November 3, 2026, General Election, opened Monday, July 13, 2026, and closed Friday, August 7, 2026. However, for certain offices, the nomination period has been extended until Wednesday, August 12, because one or more eligible incumbents did not file. Check back on Monday, August 10, for a list of which offices have gone to extension.

List of Local Candidates Who Have Filed

List of Local Measures That Have Been Filed NEW!

Local Candidate Guide / Calendar of Events (PDF)

List of Local Offices Up for Election

For more information about this election, visit our November 3, 2026, General Election page and/or the California Secretary of State's 2026 California General page.

June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election

For more information about this election, visit our June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election page and/or the California Secretary of State's 2026 California Primary page.

Voter Quick Links

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Press Release

July 14, 2026

Candidate nominations now open for November 3 General Election

Candidate nominations opened July 13 and close Aug. 7 (except if extended – see below) for school, municipal, and special district offices up for election in the Nov. 3 General Election, Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Evelyn Mendez announced today.

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June 18, 2026

Deadline for voters to ‘cure’ ballot signature issues for Primary Election is June 24 at 5 p.m.

May 28, 2026

Early in-person voting expands this weekend for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election

May 21, 2026

Early in-person voting opens this weekend for June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election

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