2026 Election Information

Notice of Election

A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Tracy on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following Elected Officials:

Elected Official                                                                                Term

One (1) Mayor                                                                                  Full Term of Two Years

One (1) City Council Member Representing District 1             Full Term of Four Years

One (1) City Council Member Representing District 3             Full Term of Four Years

View the Election Districts page for information about Tracy City Council Election Districts. 

Review Tracy City Council Resolution No. 2026-143(PDF, 892KB) and the abbreviated Election Calendar(PDF, 205KB) issued by the San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters for important information and dates for the 2026 General Municipal Election. 

In order to qualify as a candidate on the ballot, a candidate shall successfully complete the nomination process, which includes the submission of all required nomination documents. All forms required for nomination and election to all municipal offices shall be furnished only by the City Clerk.

2026 Notice of Election - Published July 3, 2026 (English)(PDF, 107KB)

2026 Notice of Election - Published July 3, 2026 (Spanish)(PDF, 86KB)

2026 Notice of Election - Published July 10, 2026 (English)(PDF, 107KB) 

2026 Notice of Election - Published July 10, 2026 (Spanish)(PDF, 86KB)

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Nomination for Elective Office

Candidates may be nominated for any of the elective offices of the City during the nomination period. 

The nomination period for the elective offices of the City begins on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. and closes on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. On July 24, 2026, City Hall and the City Clerk’s Office will be closed due to the building’s regular business schedule. Although City Hall will be closed on August 7, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to complete the nomination period. 

During the nomination period, the City Clerk shall issue and accept nomination documents during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. every other Friday, beginning on Monday, July 13, 2026, at the City Clerk’s Office, 333 Civic Center Plaza, Second Floor, Tracy, California 95376. The City Clerk’s Office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 7, 2026, to complete the nomination period. Filing papers may be obtained by appointment only. For further information, please call the City Clerk's Office at (209) 831-6105.

If nomination papers for an incumbent Officer of the City are not filed by Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., the nomination period shall be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to nominate candidates other than the persons who are the incumbents for that incumbent’s elective office.  

There is $25 filing fee for a candidate for municipal office in the City of Tracy. There is an additional fee to pay if you choose to file a candidate statement. However, this fee is determined by the Registrar of Voters' Office, not the City, and the amount varies with each election.

You may withdraw your candidacy any time prior to the close of the nomination period. If you choose to withdraw after that date, your name will appear on the ballot.

Resources

  • San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Office - The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters Office is responsible for voter registration, education and outreach, maintenance of registration files, verification of initiatives, referenda and recall petitions, and filing of campaign reports.
  • Sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic email, SMS (text), or voice call notifications about your ballot.
  • California Secretary of State, Voter Information Page - The California Secretary of State's Office is dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and historical treasures.
  • Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) - The FPPC is the State agency that enforces State laws regarding, among other things, campaign financing and spending, financial conflicts of interest, and gifts and honoraria given to public officials and candidates under the Political Reform Act. The FPPC provides written and oral advice to public agencies, candidates and officials on the requirements of the Political Reform Act. The FPPC’s Advice Line can be reached at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772) or advice@fppc.ca.gov.

Contact

Please contact the City Clerk's Office with any questions via email at cityclerk@cityoftracy.org or phone at (209) 831-6105.

 

 

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