Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call the Office of the City Clerk at (408) 535-1260 or email elections@sanjoseca.gov. A representative may pick up nomination papers for the candidate with the candidate’s written authorization. However, candidates are encouraged to come in personally, so they can receive important election information. Allow at least 30 minutes for the appointment.   

Due to the City Hall furlough from December 23-January 1, appointments will not be made on December 24, 25, 26 and January 1. Email elections@sanjoseca.gov to schedule an appointment during the furlough.  Because City Hall is closed, you must be escorted in and out of the building, so we ask that you be on time to any appointments during that time frame.   

PLEASE NOTE: the forms below are not the total amount of forms you must pick up.  You MUST come in person or send a representative to get the nomination petition and other paperwork, and you must print and submit hard copies with your nomination petition. The fillable forms are provided for your convenience. Adobe Reader (or a similar application is required to open/edit fillable forms)

Candidate Guide

•  2025 Special Election Candidate Guide

Forms

• Candidate Information Request Form (CIRF)

• Authorization Form Obtain/ File Nomination Documents

• Ballot Designation Worksheet

• Candidate Statement of Qualifications

• Preferred Transliteration Form

• Request for Vietnamese Accents Form

• Department of Transportation - Statement of Responsibility

• Recommendations for Minimizing Cyber Risk

• Mass Mailing Requirements

• Form 700 (online filing--candidates will be set up in system once they pull papers)

NOMINATION FILING ends at 12:00 pm (NOON) on January 10, 2025. All documents must be filed at once including nomination signatures. If someone other than the candidate will be filing the nomination documents on their behalf, an authorization letter is required. Candidates are responsible for paying any fees associated with candidate statements, due at the time of filing nomination documents. Government-issued identification card must be presented to the filing officer.