Election officials in five Bay Area cities are giving some candidates for political office extra time to turn in nominating papers because the current officeholders aren’t coming back.
Deadlines have been extended through Wednesday for several positions in San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Novato, Foster City and Union City to appear on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, officials said Friday.
California’s elections code says that if an incumbent fails to return candidate nomination papers by the deadline (which fell on Friday), the nomination period must be extended five days. The cities said that will make the new deadline 5 p.m. on Wednesday.
In San Francisco, the Department of Elections said it will stretch the candidate nomination period for the Board of Education, Community College Board of Trustees, and BART Board of Directors for Districts 7 and 9.
Candidates may obtain and file nomination documents, signatures, and fees with the department at sfelections.gov.
Santa Rosa likewise set a later deadline for candidates to turn in nomination papers for residents interested in running for the District 5 City Council seat.
Prospective candidates are urged to schedule an appointment with City Clerk Dina Manis by emailing dmanis@srcity.org or calling (707) 543-3015.
In Novato, the nomination period for City Council District 1 has been extended. Those interested in running for the office must reside and be a registered voter in District 1 at the time nomination papers are issued.
To make an appointment to run for Novato City Council, contact City Clerk Laura McDowall at (415) 899-8986 or lmcdowall@novato.org.
Foster City has extended the deadline for three full four-year terms on the City Council. Call Priscilla Schaus at (650) 286-3253 for more information or to make an appointment to be issued nomination papers.
In Union City, the nomination period has been extended for the office of City Council District 1. Candidates are encouraged to review the comprehensive Candidate Guide, available on the city’s website, which provides essential information on regulatory compliance, key deadlines, and campaign procedures.
For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at cityclerk@unioncity.org or (510) 675-5448.