2026 Elections

2026 Elections

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Every eligible U.S. citizen has the right to cast a ballot freely and fairly - without fear of intimidation. It is a federal crime for anyone – including federal, state, and local officials – to intimidate, threaten, or  interfere with the right of eligible U.S. citizens to vote. Federal law prohibits the presence of armed federal agents at the polls.

If you witness voter intimidation:
  • Report it to the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE.
  • Report it to LWV-California hotline at (888) 870-VOTE (8683)
  • Report it to Nevada County Elections Office at  (530) 265-1298 or email elections.mail [at] nevadacountyca.gov,

June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary election

Hear first hand from candidates at our local candidate forums:

  • Nevada City City Council, Tuesday, April 21, 6 p.m., Rood Center, 910 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
  • State Assembly District 1, Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m., Rood Center, 910 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
  • State Insurance Commissioner, Wednesday, April 29, 5:30 p.m., a collaborative forum with California League chapters via Zoom. Register here. 
  • Nevada City Superintendent of Schools, Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m., Rood Center, 910 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
  • U.S. Congressional District 3, Monday, May 4, 6 p.m. Rood Center, 910 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
  • CA Superintendent of Public Instruction, May 7, 6:30-8pm, Online, Register here.
Community participation is essential to these events. Questions for the candidates may be submitted it to questions [at] lwvnevadacounty.org by April 24. 
 

Voting Preperation...

In addition to these postitions, Nevada County voters will to elect several more. See the full list of what will be on the ballot. 

The last day to register to vote is this election is May 18, 2026. Vote-by-mail ballots will begin to be mailed May 4, 2026 and early voting sites will also open May 4. 

Are you registered to vote at the correct address? Check here.

Get more details on the June Primary Election here.

Nov. 3, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election

California registered voters will elect a Governor on this ballot. See candidates who qualified for this ballot here.

Legislative ballot measures that have qualifed for the ballot are listed here.

Register to vote

It's important to have your current address on your voter registration - and changing your address is easy. Check if you are currently registered to vote at your current address here. If you don't get registered before election day, you can still vote by going to a Voting Location to register and vote on the same day as the election. If you need to register and vote from home, contact the County Elections Office to find out how to register and get a vote by mail ballot through Election Day.

Everyone in California Receives a Vote-By-Mail Ballot

All California registered voters will receive a Vote-By-Mail ballot at the address listed when they registered. Check if you are currently registered to vote at your current address here. You can fill out your ballot and return it by mail, at a drop-off location, or at the County Elections Office at 950 Maidu Ave, Nevada City. You can also vote in person. The in-person voting locations offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance. In-person vote centers and ballot drop-of locations for the previous election were here. Locations for the upcoming elections have not yet been confirmed.

Upcoming Elections Across the Country

There are elections happening across the country nearly every month. Take a look here.

Still Have Questions?  Just ask!

Please mail questions to randiswisley [at] lwvnevadacounty.org.