Current Elections
Tuesday June 8, 2010 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Election Day - the polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Important Dates
January 4, 2010
Signature in lieu of fee period begins
February 16, 2010
Candidate filing begins.
March 12, 2010
Close of regular candidate filing period. Extended candidate filing period begins for some offices.
May 10, 2010
First day vote-by-mail ballots can be mailed.
May 24, 2010
Last day to register to vote for this election.
June 1, 2010
Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot.
Weekend Office Hours-9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on both days
May 29th and 30th
June 5th and 6th
Candidate Information
Candidate filing begins Monday, February 16th, 2010 and closes March 12, 2010. If an incumbent fails to file by March 12, 2010, the filing period for that office will be extended to March 17, 2010 for individuals other than the incumbent.
Candidate Watch Candidate Watch is updated every day, Monday through Friday, at approximately 5:00 PM. This list contains candidates who have either been issued candidate filing paperwork or completed filing. Please note that the qualified candidate list is not certified until a final review of candidate filing information and documentation occurs shortly after candidate filing is completed closed. Once the final review is complete, a certified list will be placed on our website and will be labeled such. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Elections Division at
530-886-5650 or by e-mail at
election@placer.ca.gov.
Candidate Workshops (Informative workshps for potential candidates)
Candidate Guidelines
Cost of Candidate Statements of Qualifications
Filing Fees and Signature Requirements
List of offices up for Election in 2010 Primary
Quick Reference Candidate Calendar
Fair Political Practices (FPPC) Website
Press Releases and Election Notices
Press Release regarding the beginning of the signature-in-lieu-of-filing-fee period
Candidate Workshop Flyer for the June 8, 2010 Primary Election
Press release regarding the Declaration of Intention period
Important information for Nonpartisan or Decline to State Voters
Press release regarding Offices Up
Notice of Election