Nevada County to Hold Randomized Alphabet Drawing for Primary Election Ballot Order
Nevada County election officials will conduct a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Direct Primary Election. The drawing is scheduled for 10 a.m. On March 12 at the Nevada County Elections Office, located at 950 Maidu Ave., Nevada City.
Ensuring Fairness in Ballot Design
The randomized drawing will specifically determine the order of candidates for State Senate and Assembly races on the Nevada County ballot. California Elections Code mandates this process to ensure fairness in ballot design. By randomly assigning the order, the code prevents any candidate from consistently benefiting from a standard alphabetical listing.
Statewide Drawing Too Scheduled
The California Secretary of State’s Office will conduct a separate randomized alphabet drawing for all other candidate names at 11 a.m. On March 12.
Key Dates for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election
- May 4, 2026: County elections offices begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots.
- May 5, 2026: Ballot drop-off locations open.
- May 18, 2026: Last day to register to vote.
- May 23, 2026: Vote centers open for early in-person voting in Voter’s Choice Act counties.
- June 2, 2026: Election Day.
- June 9, 2026: Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before this date to be counted.
Candidate Filings in Nevada County
As of March 2, 2026, the following candidates have filed for positions in Nevada County:
- U.S. Representative in Congress, District 3: Robb Tucker (Qualified), Heidi Hall (Pending)
- County Superior Court Judge (Seat 5): S. Robert Tice-Raskin (Qualified)
- County Superior Court Judge (Seat 1): Alissa Bjerkhoel (Qualified)
- County Superior Court Judge (Seat 2): Courtney C. Abril (Qualified)
- County Assessor, at large: Rolf Kleinhans (Qualified)
- County Auditor-Controller, at large: Sal Alberti (Qualified)
- County Board of Supervisors, District 3: Lisa Swarthout (Qualified)
- County Board of Supervisors, District 4: Sue Hoek (Qualified)
- County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, at large: Armando Salud-Ambriz (Pending)
- County Superintendent of Schools, at large: John Baggett (Qualified), Timothy A. Reid (Qualified)
- County Treasurer-Tax Collector, at large: Shauneen J. Gracey (Qualified)
“Qualified” indicates the candidate has completed all requirements to appear on the ballot. More information on candidate filings is available on the Nevada County website.
Resources for Voters
- California Secretary of State – June 2, 2026 Primary Election
- Nevada County – June 2, 2026 Notice of Election
- Nevada County – June 2, 2026 Statewide Primary Election