The Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Petition Period in Monterey County Kicks Off the June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary Election on December 19

Salinas, CA – The Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Petition Period for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election opens on December 19, 2025, and will run until 5:00 p.m. on February 4, 2026. This period is open to candidates for offices that require a filing fee including all judicial, nonpartisan county, and voter-nominated state and federal offices appearing on the primary ballot.

During this period, candidates may submit a petition containing signatures to offset a portion of or to fully cover their filing fee. Only signatures verified as valid by the Elections Department will reduce the filing fee. Valid signatures on the petition will also be applied toward the signature requirements for the candidate’s nomination papers.

Candidates are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the Elections Office for petitions. Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule an appointment, email CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov or call (831) 796-1499.

The Elections Department will be closed to the public from December 24, 2025, through January 1, 2026, in observance of federal holidays and for the County Winter Recess. Regular business hours will resume on Friday, January 2, 2026. Appointments will be available during the County Winter Recess closure, December 26 and 29-31, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and must be made at least 48 business hours in advance via email at CandidateServices@countyofmonterey.gov.

Official documents may be obtained from and filed at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, CA.

For more information related to the primary election, including candidate guidelines and filing requirements, please visit:

Federal/State Candidates: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/primary-election-june-2-2026

Local/Judicial Candidates: https://tinyurl.com/nhdb6y9d

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