Election Calendars

  • The last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is May 18, 2026.
  • All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election.
  • Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by May 4, 2026.
  • Yolo County Ballot drop-off locations open on May 4, 2026.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
  • Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties (including Yolo County) beginning on May 23, 2026.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by June 9, 2026.
Candidate Filing PeriodsDates
Petition/Signature In-Lieu of Filing Fee PeriodDecember 19, 2025 – February 4, 2026
Declaration of Intention Period (for judicial candidates only)January 26, 2026 – February 4, 2026
Candidate Filing Nomination Period
February 9, 2026 – March 6, 2026
Write-in Nomination PeriodApril 4, 2026 – May 19, 2026