Nevada City Calif. – People interested in running for local office in the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election may begin filing candidacy documents starting Monday, July 13. The last day to file is Aug. 7.

A variety of elected offices will appear on the ballot, including seats on city councils, school district boards, fire protection districts and other special district boards.

“Serving in local office is one of the most direct ways residents can help shape the future of their communities,” said Registrar of Voters Armando Salud-Ambriz. “We encourage anyone interested in public service to learn more about the offices that are available and consider becoming a candidate.”

Most candidates should file candidacy papers with the Nevada County Elections Office in Nevada City. Those running for city or town councils should file with their city or town clerk. Candidates for Truckee districts can file with the Town of Truckee clerk.

Offices up for election:

City Councils

  • Grass Valley City Council (two seats, at large)
  • Truckee Town Council (three seats, at large)

School Districts

  • Chicago Park Elementary School District (three seats, at large)
  • Clear Creek Elementary School District (two seats, at large)
  • Grass Valley School District (three seats, at large)
  • Nevada City School District (three seats, at large)
  • Nevada County Board of Education (three seats, at large)
  • Nevada Joint Union High School District, (two seats, Area 1, 5)
  • Penn Valley Union Elementary School District (three seats, at large)
  • Pleasant Ridge Unified School District (three seats, at large)
  • Sierra Joint Community College District, (two seats, Area 2, 6)
  • Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (three seats, Area 1, 4 and 5)
  • Twin Ridges Elementary School District (three seats, at large)
  • Union Hill School District (three seats, at large)

Fire Protection Districts

  • Higgins Fire Protection District (two seats, at large)
  • Nevada County Consolidated Fire District (three seats, at large)
  • North San Juan Fire Protection District (three seats, at large)
  • Peardale Chicago Park Fire District (two seats, at large)
  • Penn Valley Fire Protection District (two seats, at large)
  • Truckee Fire Protection District (three seats, at large)

Public Utility Districts

  • Donner Summit Public Utility Special District (two seats, at large)
  • Truckee Donner Public Utility District (two seats, at large)

Other Districts

  • Tahoe Truckee Airport District (two seats, at large)
  • Tahoe Forest Hospital District (three seats, at large)
  • Truckee Donner Recreation and Park District (three seats, at large)
  • Truckee Sanitary District (three seats, at large)
  • Nevada Irrigation District (two seats, Division 1 and 2)

Candidates should begin by filling out a form at www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/candidateappointments.

If an incumbent fails to file for office by 5 p.m. Aug. 7, a five-calendar day extension period begins during which any qualified person other than the incumbent may file. The deadline for the extension period is 5 p.m. Aug. 12. For names of incumbents, see www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/November3Election.