2026 City of Newman election information can be found under the City Officials Tab or by clicking on the links below:
2026 Notice Of Election – Candidates And Measures To Be Voted On – Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2026 Nomination List (persons who have pulled/returned election nomination papers)
2026 Candidate Qualifications For Office and City Limits Map
Statements of Economic Interests & FPPC Candidate Campaign Statements/Reports
Consolidated General Election Calendar for the November 3, 2026 Election
Election E-Docs Page (Election Documents for Current and Past Elections)
Public Notice – 2026 Municipal Election: Offices, Incumbents, And Nomination Papers
(This notice will be published no later than three days before the deadline for submission of nomination papers per California Election Code § 10224.5)
Other Helpful Links
Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters
Election Results – Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters Election Results Page
California Codes (Including Elections Code)
California Secretary of State – Elections & Voter Information
Fair Political Practices Commission
2026 Candidate Filing Process
Issuing Candidate Documents
Appointment scheduling begins on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 by calling 209-862-3725, Option 5. Candidates are encouraged to call as early as possible to ensure candidacy nomination paperwork is completed prior to the filing deadline. The first day to secure and file nomination papers is Monday, July 13, 2026.
Execution of Candidate Documents
Any documents that require an oath by the candidate may be executed in the office of the elections official by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment, by calling 209-862-3725, Option 5.
Receipt of Candidate Documents and Filing Deadlines
In order to be a qualified candidate for the office in which they seek, the completed required documents with original signatures must be received by the elections official before the close of the nomination period for that particular office.
The candidate must submit the original required documents to the office of the City Clerk (elections official) by appointment only. You may schedule an appointment, by calling 209-862-3725, Option 5.
The last day to secure and file nomination papers is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Reminder to Candidates
Any candidate who fails to make an appointment and timely submit the candidate documents with original signatures before the close of the nomination period will not be included on the ballot for that office.
California Online Voter Registration
(Register to Vote, Pre-Register to Vote, Check Your Registration Status)
NOTICE OF ELECTION
CANDIDATES AND MEASURES TO BE VOTED ON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Consolidated General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Newman under the provisions of laws relating to general law cities in the State of California on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The purpose of the election is to consider the following offices:
For one (1) Mayor (Full term of two years)
For two (2) Members of the City Council (Full term of four years)
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the vote centers will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
Candidate qualifications for office: must be 18 years old or older, reside and be registered to vote within the City of Newman before pulling nomination papers.
Candidate filing papers may be obtained by appointment only. Appointment scheduling begins on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Candidates can make an appointment to obtain nomination documents by calling 209-862-3725, Option 5. Candidates are strongly encouraged to file as early as possible to ensure candidacy nomination paperwork is completed prior to the filing deadline.
The first day to secure and file nomination papers is Monday, July 13, 2026. The last day to secure and file nomination papers is Friday, August 7, 2026. Declaration of Candidacy forms and Nomination papers will be available and shall be filed at City Hall, 938 Fresno Street, Newman, California, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
In the event the current officeholder (incumbent) has not filed nomination papers, the nomination period for that office shall be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for anyone other than the current officeholder.
If no one, or only one person, is nominated for any elected office, appointment to such elective office may be made as prescribed by California Elections Code Section 10229 (2026 edition).
ATTEST:
/s/Mike Maier DATE: June 16, 2026
City Clerk