Candidates Encouraged to Participate in Electronic Processing of Nomination Documents
County of Santa Clara, CALIF. – The nomination period opens on July 13 at 8:00 a.m. for offices participating in the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election, and can be extended to Wednesday, August 12, for contests in which an eligible incumbent officeholder does not file. In preparation for candidates filing under the COVID-19 and stay at home order issued by the Governor, the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters’ office is electing to provide candidates with online support and options for issuing and filing nomination documents during the nomination period. The purpose of the following options is to ensure candidates and county elections officials have a healthy and safe environment during the candidate nomination period.