2026 DEADLINES

Secretary of State Announces Key Deadlines for the 2026 Primary and General Elections

LOS SANTOS, SAN ANDREAS — The Office of the Secretary of State today announced important filing deadlines and election administration dates for candidates, petition committees, county clerks, and voters participating in the 2026 election cycle.

Secretary of State Heidi Smith reminded prospective candidates and initiative sponsors that statutory deadlines are firm and that timely submission is required to ensure ballot access and certification.

Candidate Petition Deadline — Primary Election

All candidates seeking placement on the 2026 primary election ballot through petition must submit completed petition signatures no later than:

📅 April 1, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM MST

Petitions received after this deadline will not be accepted.

Initiative Petition Deadline

All petition signatures for citizen initiatives proposed for placement on the 2026 general election ballot must be submitted to the Secretary of State’s Office by:

📅 June 30, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM MST

Initiative submissions must meet all statutory verification requirements prior to certification.

2026 Primary Election Dates

The 2026 Primary Election period will occur between:

📅 May 1, 2026 – May 18, 2026

Individual counties may select their election date within this window pursuant to state law.

Legislative Ballot Measure Deadline

The deadline for the General Assembly to refer measures to the statewide ballot is:

📅 September 1, 2026

Measures approved after this date will not appear on the November 2026 general election ballot.

County Clerk Ballot Submission Requirement

County Clerks are required to submit draft ballots to the Secretary of State for certification of ballot order no later than three (3) weeks prior to their scheduled election date.

This review ensures uniform ballot formatting, compliance with election law, and accurate ordering of candidates and measures statewide.

2026 General Election

The General Election will be held statewide on:

📅 November 3, 2026

Statement from the Secretary of State

“The integrity of our elections depends on clear timelines and consistent administration,” said Secretary Smith. “We encourage candidates, petition sponsors, and local election officials to prepare early and meet all statutory deadlines to ensure a smooth and accessible election for every voter in San Andreas.”

Additional election guidance, filing instructions, and certification requirements are available through the Office of the Secretary of State.

Media Contact:

Office of the Secretary of State

State of San Andreas

Elections Division