Hayward’s 2026 election filing window is open through Aug. 7
Hayward candidates face a 5 p.m. Aug. 7 filing deadline for mayor and two council seats, while voters should check districts and campaign-finance dates.
District-Based Elections
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Novato City Council nomination period opens July 13 for Nov. 3 election: Dist. 2, 4, 5
Novato’s filing window for three City Council district seats opens July 13 and closes Aug. 7, 2026—possibly extended to Aug. 12 in limited cases.
