Become A Candidate

The time to file for office has expired for the 2026 election. Now is a good time to plan for the future. Let’s connect – do some planning and get answers to all your questions.

The Sacramento County provides all the forms, filing information, and resources you’ll need to become a candidate, including filing nomination papers and submitting your candidate statement.

While you’re welcome to complete the process on your own, you’ll be better prepared by first contacting the Sacramento County Republican Party Candidate Recruitment Subcommittee. We can help answer your questions, explain the filing process, verify your district, and provide guidance and resources to help you begin your campaign with confidence.

If you prefer to file independently, you can visit the Secretary of State – Election Process through their webiste:

LINK HERE

Read below to learn how the Sacramento County Republican Party can help make your candidate filing process as smooth and successful as possible.

Thinking About Running for Local Office? The Sacramento County Republican Party Can Help.

Have you considered serving your community by running for local office? There are many opportunities to make a difference, including:

School Board
City Council
Parks and Recreation District
Water District
Fire District

The Sacramento County Republican Party’s Candidate Recruitment Subcommittee is here to help you get started. We can assist you with:

Identifying the office that best matches your interests and experience
Reviewing your qualifications
Understanding the current field of candidates
Verifying your district and eligibility
Connecting you with candidate training and educational resources

Candidate filing is now closed as of August 7th at the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters Office.

Don’t wait for the next election—start preparing today! We can help

Contact

Mona Graham
Chair, Candidate Recruitment Subcommittee
Sacramento County Republican Party

mona@monogramservices.com

Federal, State, County, and Local Offices

State

Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Controller
Treasurer
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
Board of Equalization, District 1
Superintendent of Public Instruction

State Senator

Senate District 6
Senate District 8

Community College Districts

Los Rios Community College District, Area 1
Los Rios Community College District, Area 2
Los Rios Community College District, Area 6
San Joaquin Delta Community College District, Area 4
Sierra Joint Community College District, Area 1

County

Board of Supervisors, District 1
Board of Supervisors, District 2
Board of Supervisors, District 3
Board of Supervisors, District 4
Board of Supervisors, District 5

Community Service Districts

Cosumnes Community Services District, Division 2
Cosumnes Community Services District, Division 3 (Short Term Seat)
Cosumnes Community Services District, Division 5
Rancho Murieta Community Services District (3 Full Term Seats)
Rancho Murieta Community Services District (1 Short Term Seat)
San Juan Water District, Division 1
San Juan Water District, Division 3
San Juan Water District, Division 5

United States Representative

Congressional District 3
Congressional District 4
Congressional District 6
Congressional District 7
Congressional District 8

State Assembly Member

Assembly District 6
Assembly District 7
Assembly District 9
Assembly District 10
Assembly District 11

Unified School Districts

Arcohe Union School District (3 Full Term Seats)
Center Joint Unified School District, Area 1
Center Joint Unified School District, Area 2
Center Joint Unified School District, Area 4
Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, Area 3
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 2
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 4
Elk Grove Unified School District, Area 5
Elverta Joint Elementary School District (3 Full Term Seats)
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Area 1
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Area 3
Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Area 5
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, Area 1
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, Area 2
Galt Joint Union Elementary School District, Area 5
Galt Joint Union High School District, Area 1
Galt Joint Union High School District, Area 2
Galt Joint Union High School District, Area 4
Natomas Unified School District, Area 1
Natomas Unified School District, Area 4
River Delta Unified School District, Area 2
River Delta Unified School District, Area 3
River Delta Unified School District, Area 5
Robla School District (3 Full Term Seats)
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 1
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 2
Sacramento City Unified School District, Area 6
San Juan Unified School District, Area 3
San Juan Unified School District, Area 5
San Juan Unified School District, Area 6
San Juan Unified School District, Area 7

Cities

City of Citrus Heights, Councilmember, District 2
City of Citrus Heights, Councilmember, District 4
City of Citrus Heights, Councilmember, District 5
City of Elk Grove, Mayor
City of Elk Grove, Councilmember, District 2
City of Elk Grove, Councilmember, District 4
City of Folsom, Councilmember, District 1
City of Folsom, Councilmember, District 3
City of Folsom, Councilmember, District 5
City of Galt, Councilmember, District 1
City of Galt, Councilmember, District 3
City of Galt, Councilmember, District 5
City of Isleton, Councilmember (3 Full Term Seats)
City of Isleton, Councilmember (1 Short Term Seat)
City of Isleton, City Clerk (Short Term Seat)
City of Isleton, Treasurer (Short Term Seat)
City of Rancho Cordova, Councilmember, District 2
City of Rancho Cordova, Councilmember, District 5

Fire Protection Districts

Courtland Fire Protection District (1 Full Term Seat)
Courtland Fire Protection District (1 Short Term Seat)
Delta Fire Protection District (1 Full Term Seat)
Herald Fire Protection District (2 Full Term Seats)
Pacific Fruitridge Fire Protection District (3 Full Term Seats)
River Delta Fire District (1 Full Term Seat)
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Division 1
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Division 3
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Division 7
Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, Division 9
Walnut Grove Fire Protection District (1 Full Term Seat)
Walnut Grove Fire Protection District (2 Short Term Seats)
Wilton Fire Protection District (2 Full Term Seats)

Flood Control District

American River Flood Control District, Division 1
American River Flood Control District, Division 2
American River Flood Control District, Division 3

Municipal Utility District

Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 3
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 4
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 6
Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Ward 7

Resource Conservation District

Florin Resource Conservation District (3 Full Term Seats)

Geologic Hazard Abatement District

Delta Region Geologic Hazard Abatement District (3 Full Term Seats)
Delta Region Geologic Hazard Abatement District (1 Short Term Seat)

Recreation and Park Districts

Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District (2 Full Term Seats)
Arcade Creek Recreation and Park District (2 Short Term Seats)
Arden Manor Recreation and Park District (3 Full Term Seats)
Arden Manor Recreation and Park District (1 Short Term Seat)
Arden Park Recreation and Park District (3 Full Term Seats)
Arden Park Recreation and Park District (1 Short Term Seat)
Cordova Recreation and Park District, Division 1
Cordova Recreation and Park District, Division 2
Cordova Recreation and Park District, Division 5
Fair Oaks Recreation and Park District (2 Full Term Seats)
Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District (2 Full Term Seats)
North Highlands Recreation and Park District (2 Full Term Seats)
Orangevale Recreation and Park District (2 Full Term Seats)
Rio Linda-Elverta Recreation and Park District (3 Full Term Seats)
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 1
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 3
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 4
Southgate Recreation and Park District, Division 5 (Short Term Seat)

Water Districts

Carmichael Water District, Division 3
Carmichael Water District, Division 5
Citrus Heights Water District, Division 2
Citrus Heights Water District, Division 3
El Dorado Irrigation District, Division 4
El Dorado Hills County Water/Fire Protection District (3 Full Term Seats)
El Dorado Hills County Water/Fire Protection District (1 Short Term Seat)
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 1
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 2
Fair Oaks Water District, Division 3
Florin County Water District (2 Full Term Seats)
Florin County Water District (2 Short Term Seats)
Galt Irrigation District, Division 1
Galt Irrigation District, Division 2
Galt Irrigation District, Division 4
Galt Irrigation District, Division 5 (Short Term Seat)
Rio Linda/Elverta Community Water District (2 Full Term Seats)
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 1 (Short Term Seat)
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 3
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 4
Sacramento Suburban Water District, Division 5

District Shifts Under Proposition 50

Congressional District 3 is shared with El Dorado, Nevada, and Placer Counties.
Congressional District 6 adds Placer and Yolo Counties.
Congressional District 7 adds San Joaquin County.
Senate District 6 is shared with Placer County.
Assembly District 9 is shared with Amador, Calaveras, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties.
Assembly District 11 is shared with Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
Sacramento County Board of Education, Area 2 is shared with Placer County.
Twin Rivers Unified School District, Area 4 is shared with Placer County.

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