June 2, 2026 โข California Statewide Direct Primary
๐น Candidate Filing & Prep Deadlines
โก๏ธ Dec 19, 2025 โ Feb 4, 2026
Signature-in-Lieu Period (to reduce filing fees)
โก๏ธ Feb 9, 2026 - March 6, 2026 โ 5:00 PM
Candidate Nomination Period Opens
โก๏ธ March 7 โ March 11, 2026 โ 5:00 PM
Candidate Nomination Deadline Extended Filing Period(only if incumbent does not file)