Important Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Offices, Incumbents, And Nomination Papers

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)

Current Incumbent Casey Graham has been furnished nomination papers, and said nomination papers have been returned and verified by the Elections Division of Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters.
Matthew Harden has also been furnished nomination papers, and said nomination papers have been returned and verified by the Elections Division of Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters.

For two (2) Members of the City Council               (Full terms of four years)

Current Incumbents Scott Ball and Shane Tomlinson have been furnished nomination papers and said nomination papers have been returned and verified by the Elections Division of Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters.
Brett C. Short has also been furnished nomination papers, and said nomination papers have been returned and verified by the Elections Division of Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters.

Candidate qualifications for office:  must be 18 years old or older, have no felony convictions, reside and be registered to vote within the City of Newman before pulling nomination papers. All three of the offices listed above are elected At-Large” (Candidates may reside anywhere within the City’s boundaries).

The last day to secure and file nomination papers is Friday, August 7, 2026.  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. Candidates are strongly encouraged to call 209-862-3725, Option 5 to make an appointment for candidate filing.

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:  July 28, 2026
City Clerk

Additional 2026 City of Newman election information can be found by clicking on the link below:

2026 Election Information – November 3, 2026, Consolidated General Municipal Election

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 Filing Process

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

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Newman encourages residents to apply for positions on City commissions and committees that will have vacancies in 2026.

Each year, the City publishes a list of expiring appointed terms for the coming year, names of incumbents, and the year of their appointment.

The following is a complete list for 2026:

Architectural Review Committee – two seats – two-year terms will expire in April 2028
Mia Ball, At Large Member                                         Reappointed 2024       Current Term expires April 2026
Donald Harmon, Business/Chamber Member      Reappointed 2024       Current Term expires April 2026

The City of Newman is also seeking interested candidates to fill two unexpired terms on the following City of Newman Commission/Committee: 

Architectural Review Committee – two vacant seats – unexpired terms will expire in April 2027
Vacant, Building Professional Member                Unexpired Term          Term expires April 2027
Vacant, Newman Historical Society Member     Unexpired Term          Term expires April 2027

Those with an interest in appointment should complete an application for Citizen Service available by clicking on the link below. Please return applications to the City Clerk, City Hall, P.O. Box 787, 938 Fresno Street, Newman, California, 95360, as soon as possible. If you plan to drop off your application, you may utilize the Drop Box in front Of City Hall. Applications will be accepted until said positions are filled. The City Council may interview candidates and make appointments at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting (likely in early 2026).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Newman is seeking interested candidates to fill terms on the following City of Newman Commissions/Committees in 2026:

• Architectural Review Committee – one (1) seat

Those with interest in appointment should complete an application for Citizen Service available by clicking on the link below. Please return applications to the City Clerk, City Hall, P.O. Box 787, 938 Fresno Street, Newman, California, 95360, as soon as possible. If you plan to drop off your application, you may utilize the Drop Box in front Of City Hall. Applications for these vacancies will be accepted until filled. The City Council will interview candidates and make appointments at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting.

Application For Citizen Service

Sales Tax Sharing Agreements

California Revenue and Taxation Code (RTC) Section 7213, added by Assembly Bill 2854 (2024) and effective January 1, 2025, requires California cities and counties to publicly disclose and report tax revenue sharing agreements.  The City of Newman only shares sales tax revenues with one agency; Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates.  This firm aids the City of Newman in collecting tax revenues that should come to the City of Newman but were directed elsewhere.  Their fee for their service is 15% of the collected amount.

Hinderliter de Llamas & Associates

• All Time – $27,629.68
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 – $21.04
• Agreement Date – 11/28/2006
• Collection Fee – 15.00% of sales tax collected on our behalf
• There are no other parties to the agreement