Nevada City Calif. March 13, 2026 – The list of local candidates who will appear on the ballot for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election in Nevada County has been finalized.
To see candidates for federal or state offices, visit the California Secretary of State website, www.sos.ca.gov after March 26.
Local candidates on the ballot:
Contests with Multiple Candidates:
County Superintendent of Schools, at large (Vote for ONE)
- Timothy A. Reid, Educator/Businessman
- John Baggett, School Superintendent
City of Nevada City, Council Member, at large (Vote for TWO)
- Micayla Sortland, Disability Advocate
- Adam Kline, Mayor/Songwriter
- James Khatami, Planning Commissioner
Single-Candidate Contests:
County Superior Court Judge (Seat 1)
- Alissa L. Bjerkhoel, Appointed Incumbent
County Superior Court Judge (Seat 2)
- Courtney C. Abril, Appointed Incumbent
County Auditor-Controller, at large
- Sal Alberti, Certified Public Accountant
County Board of Supervisors, District 3
- Lisa Swarthout, Incumbent
County Board of Supervisors, District 4
- Sue Hoek, Incumbent
County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, at large
- Armando Salud-Ambriz, Appointed Incumbent
County Treasurer-Tax Collector, at large
- Shauneen J. Gracey, Assistant Treasurer-Tax Collector
Placer County Superintendent of Schools, at large
- Gayle Garbolina-Mojica, Incumbent
Those who did not file candidacy papers may still run as write-in candidates but only those who fill out required forms will be counted on Election Day. The write-in candidate filing period opens April 6 and closes May 19. Prospective write-in candidates should request an appointment at www.NevadaCountyCa.gov/candidateappointments.