The 2026 Candidate Nomination Filing Period for City Council candidates begins Monday, July 13, 2026, and closes Friday, August 7, 2026. An extended filing period through August 12, 2026, may apply to non-incumbent candidates if an incumbent does not file.
The Tulare County Registrar of Voters has implemented a new candidate filing process for the 2026 General Election. All City Council candidates are required to complete two in-person appointments with the Tulare County Registrar of Voters to complete the nomination process.
The attached Candidate Nomination Filing Process provides information regarding:
- Candidate filing deadlines
- Required forms
- Nomination petition signature requirements
- Form 700 filing requirements
- Scheduling required appointments with the Registrar of Voters
Prospective candidates are encouraged to review the attached information before beginning the nomination process.
Attachment: 2026 City Council Candidate Nomination Filing Process
For additional information or to schedule candidate filing appointments, please contact the Tulare County Registrar of Voters at (559) 839-2100 or visit their Elections Office.