Considering running for office? Attend our Candidate Workshop!

Candidate workshops explain many of the details involved in running for public office including campaign financial disclosure filing, campaigning techniques and working with the media. The candidate workshop for the November 3, 2026 General Election will be held on July 18, 2026 at the Placer County Elections Office and via Zoom. Speakers include campaign consultants, successful candidates and members of the media in addition to Elections Office staff. See our flyer for more information.

The candidate workshop for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election was held on February 14 at the Placer County Elections Office and via Zoom. A recording of that workshop can be accessed below; you can also view recordings of previous workshops by clicking on Previous Candidate Workshop Videos.

For more information about the workshop or running for office, please call our Candidate Services team at 1-800-824-8683 or email them at [email protected].