Candidate Information
The next general municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 for the election of three council seats.
- Mayor
- Councilmember District 2
- Councilmember District 4
To be eligible to run for City Council, a candidate must be a resident of San Ramon and a registered voter at the time nomination papers are issued.
The candidate nomination period is determined by Election Code and begins 113 prior to the election date. If any incumbent does not file by the deadline, the nomination period will be extended.
The nomination period will open on Monday, July 13, 2026 and close on Friday, August 7, 2026. If applicable, the extended nomination period will close on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Candidates must wait until the nomination period begins to obtain a nomination packet from the City Clerk. Forms include, but are not limited to, the Nomination Paper, Ballot Designation Worksheet, Candidate Statement (optional), Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional), Statement of Economic Interests Form 700, and Campaign Finance Disclosure statements.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the City Clerk for more information prior to raising or spending money towards a campaign for office.
The City Clerk is a candidate’s primary source of information during the nomination and election process. To best serve you, individuals interested in running for office are encouraged to contact the City Clerk to ask questions. The City Clerk can be reached at 925-973-2539 or via email at cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov.
City Council Candidate Pre-Nomination Information Meeting
The City Clerk’s Office will host a pre-nomination candidate information meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. at City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583).
This meeting will offer valuable insight on how to run for one of the three available elected positions. It will include an overview of forms, campaign reporting requirements, and important timelines.
You do not have to be a potential candidate to attend the pre-nomination candidate information meeting – all are welcome.
Questions?
Contact the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov or (925) 973-2539.