Candidates
Schedule your candidate filing appointment now
Save time by scheduling an appointment online at ocvote.gov/appointments to complete the candidate filing process. Appointments are available in the morning and evening, starting February 13, 2026.
For candidates interested in information on the candidate filing process, you may call (714) 567-7600.
When incumbents do not file for re-election the filing period is extended.
SANTA ANA, CA - The Registrar of Voters announced today that the nomination period has been extended until March 14, 2018, 5:00 p.m. for the offices listed below because the incumbent failed to file Nomination Papers by the March 9, 2018 deadline.
Any qualified person, other than the incumbent, can now file the Nomination Papers until March 14, 2018, 5:00 p.m., in the office of the Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana, California.
Business hours are:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
When incumbents do not file for re-election the filing period is extended.
SANTA ANA, CA - The Registrar of Voters announced today that the nomination period has been extended until December 11, 2019, 5:00 p.m. for the office listed below because the incumbent failed to file Nomination Papers by the December 6, 2019 deadline.
Any qualified person, other than the incumbent, can now file the Nomination Papers until December 11, 2019, 5:00 p.m., in the office of the Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana, California.
Business hours are:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Filing online will allow candidates to stay safe and healthy - candidate filing will begin Monday, July 13, 2020.
SANTA ANA, CA – June 25, 2020 – In preparation for candidate filing under COVID-19 restrictions, the Orange County Registrar of Voters is encouraging electronic filing options for candidates who wish to run for office in the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Candidate filing begins on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 8:00 am and concludes on August 7, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
When incumbents do not file for re-election the filing period is extended.
SANTA ANA, CA - This amended press release provides updates to contests where there are extensions to the filing period. The Registrar of Voters announced today that the nomination period has been extended until August 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m. for the offices listed below because the incumbent failed to file Nomination Papers by the August 10, 2018 deadline.
Any qualified person, other than the incumbent, can now file the Nomination Papers until August 15, 2018, 5:00 p.m., in the office of the Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana, California.
Are You a Candidate and Need to File?
The Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted a change to the Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance, adding section 1-6-30. The change in the ordinance requires county officers, candidates, or committees to file campaign disclosure documents electronically if contributions or loans of more than $25,000 are received.
Want to run for office?
If you want to run for office, you can complete most of the process remotely using our online tools. You can begin the online candidate filing process here.
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