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2026 Candidate Nomination Information and Forms
The filing period for Nomination Papers has closed.
List of Qualified Candidates. updated to list candidates in Secretary of State Random Alphabet order
Information for Candidates
- 2026 Candidate Guide updated 1/13/2026
- 2026 Dates of Interest updated 2/9/2026
- PDFs of Council Districts
- GIS Site for City Maps
- Campaign Advertising Disclosure Information for Candidates
Forms
- Permission to Post Public Information (to update your public information on the ROV site)
- Code of Fair Campaign Practices (for information only)
- Mass Mailing Requirements
- Form 700 (online filing with FPPC)
- Form to withdraw your candidate statement--Due by 5pm on March 9th.
Important Resources
- FORM 502 Personal Campaign Funds Declaration of Candidate-REQUIRED if using any personal funds.
- FORM 504 Disclosure of Post-Election Payment Agreements--REQUIRED if agreeing to pay stipends or bonuses using leftover campaign funds
- Election Signs Size and Placement (link to Municipal Code)
- Local Campaign rules (link to Municipal Code) applies to candidates, committees and contributors
- FPPC Candidate Toolkit
