November 3, 2026, General Election
| Election Date | Election Type |
|---|---|
| 11/3/2026 | General |
Election Information
- Activity Schedule for placing a measure on the ballot
- The City of SLO will be implementing Citywide Single Vote elections (vote for one, top two win) in November 2026. If you're a SLO resident, we urge you to learn more about this change.
Candidate Information
Links to information regarding important dates, details about running for office, a list of candidates, and relevant Notices of Election will be posted here as they become available.
- Candidate Information Calendar
- Candidate Filing Guidelines
- List of offices up for election in 2026 (excerpt from Candidate Filing Guidelines)
- The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) offers a number of resources -- including campaign disclosure key dates, webinars, videos, and trainings -- for candidates and committees.
- Effective January 1, 2026, Elections Code §2166.9 requires all elected officials and candidates to become confidential voters. Current elected officials may use this form to opt out of this confidential voter status. Candidates, once they have filed to run for office, may use this form to opt out.
Voter Information
- Voter List Maintenance: Fact Sheet
- Interested in learning about the ballot marking device that is an option for all voters? We created a video demonstrating how to use the ICX digital ballot marking device.
- Voter Bill of Rights
- Life Cycle of a Vote-by-Mail Ballot
- How Do I Know My Vote Was Counted?
- Why Does It Take So Long to Count the Votes?
- What is Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail (RAVBM)?
- The Elections Office has no legal authority and is not trained to investigate allegations of election, candidate, or voter fraud. To report an incident of alleged fraud, contact the State Fraud and Investigations Unit, 916-657-2166 or 1-800-345-VOTE, or use the Secretary of State's Voter Complaint Form. You can also contact the SLO County District Attorney.
Precinct Worker Information
- Interested in being a Precinct Worker?
- Apply to be a Precinct Worker
- Adopt-a-Poll flyer and program details
- Student Poll Worker Application, brochure, and flyer
Randomized Alphabet and Candidate Rotation Information
- The California Secretary of State and San Luis Obispo County will conduct their respective random alphabet draws at 11:00 am on August 13, 2026. San Luis Obispo's local draw is conducted at our office, located at 1055 Monterey Street, Suite D120 in San Luis Obispo. The public is invited to observe both processes.