June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election: Candidates Who Have Filed
- Introduction
- Voter-Nominated Offices
- Federal Offices
- State Offices
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Secretary of State
- Controller
- Treasurer
- Attorney General
- Insurance Commissioner
- Member, State Board of Equalization, 2nd District
- State Senator, 2nd District
- Member of the State Assembly, 2nd District
- Member of the State Assembly, 4th District
- Member of the State Assembly, 12th District
- Nonpartisan Offices
Introduction
This page provides an unofficial list of individuals who have taken out nomination paperwork in Sonoma County to run for office in the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. This list is unofficial because:
- It is only updated approximately once every 1-2 business days, not in real time.
Last update: 3/5/26, 5:00 p.m.
**Due to the high volume of candidate activity on 3/6/26, the next update will not be until 3/9/26** - It only includes candidates who are residents of Sonoma County. For statewide offices (Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, etc.) and multi-county districts (United States Representative Districts 1, 2, and 4; State Senator District 2; Member of the State Assembly Districts 2, 4, and 12), please contact other county elections offices for lists of candidates who filed with them.
- The California Secretary of State will be releasing an official, certified list of all qualified candidates for federal and state offices by Friday, March 27, 2026. Check their Primary Election - June 2, 2026 page for updates.
- Any candidates who have not yet taken out nomination papers are excluded, even if they have taken other steps toward being a candidate (taken out signatures in lieu, submitted campaign finance documents, etc.).
- The data have not been formally proofed and therefore are not guaranteed to be correct.
To obtain the most up-to-date, accurate candidate information, please contact our office. Additional information about running for office can be found by clicking on the following links:
- June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election: Offices Up for Election (Sonoma County Registrar of Voters): List of offices up for election in Sonoma County.
- Qualifications for Running for Office in 2024 (California Secretary of State): Covers basic requirements for becoming a candidate for federal and state offices.
- June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election: Candidate Guide (PDF) (Sonoma County Registrar of Voters): Pages 9-30 cover basic requirements for becoming a candidate for local office.
Voter-Nominated Offices
Federal Offices
United States Representative, 1st District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Timothy Sean Kelly | 2/18/26 | - |
| Richard T. Minner | 2/20/26 | 3/5/26 |
| Mike McGuire | 2/25/26 | 3/2/26 |
| Janice Karman | 3/5/26 | - |
United States Representative, 2nd District
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
United States Representative, 4th District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Trevor Merrell | 2/27/26 | - |
State Offices
Governor
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Lieutenant Governor
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Secretary of State
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Controller
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Treasurer
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Attorney General
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Insurance Commissioner
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Member, State Board of Equalization, 2nd District
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
State Senator, 2nd District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Smith | 3/3/26 | - |
Member of the State Assembly, 2nd District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Rogers | 2/27/26 | 3/5/26 |
Member of the State Assembly, 4th District
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
Member of the State Assembly, 12th District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Elward | 2/13/26 | - |
Nonpartisan Offices
Judicial Offices
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #2
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Honingsberg | 2/9/26 | 3/2/26 |
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #8
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence E. Ornell | 2/9/26 | 2/17/26 |
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #9
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Urioste | 2/13/26 | 3/3/26 |
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #10
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| David Kim | 2/9/26 | 2/25/26 |
Judge of the Superior Court, Office #12
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Beernink Simonds | 2/9/26 | 3/5/26 |
School Offices
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
No Sonoma County candidates have taken out nomination papers for this office so far.
County Superintendent of Schools
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Amie Carter | 2/10/26 | 2/25/26 |
County Offices
County Supervisor, 2nd District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Joanna Paun | n/a (met via sigs in lieu issued 1/2/26; filing fee paid 2/19/16) | 2/27/26 |
| John E. King | 2/24/26 | 3/2/26 |
County Supervisor, 4th District
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Melanie Bagby | n/a (met via sigs in lieu issued 12/23/25; filing fee not yet paid) | - |
| Todd Lands | 2/10/26 | 2/26/26 |
| Tom Schwedhelm | 2/27/26 | - |
Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Ruch | n/a (met via sigs in lieu issued 12/19/25; filing fee paid 3/5/26) | 3/5/26 |
County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
| Candidate Name | Date Nom Papers Issued | Date Qualified |
|---|---|---|
| Deva Marie Proto | n/a (met via sigs in lieu issued 12/19/25; filing fee paid 2/17/26) | 2/17/26 |
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