Oxnard City Clerk outlines 2026 election calendar and voter, volunteer resources

Lully Lopez, Oxnard City Clerk, told the Inter‑Neighborhood Council of Oxnard on Feb. 4 that 2026 will be a busy campaign year and reviewed the primary and general election schedule, candidate filing rules and ways residents can participate.

Lopez said the June 2 primary and Nov. 3 general are the key dates and that the nomination period for some offices opened Dec. 19, 2025 and closed on Feb. 4, with a five‑day extension available when an incumbent does not seek re‑election. "Your vote does count," Lopez said, urging registration and participation after noting a recent local contest decided by two votes.

She listed offices likely to appear on the June ballot, including statewide offices and U.S. House District 26 (which she said will be open after Congresswoman Julia Brownlee announced her retirement). Lopez said candidate statements are optional, that a fee applies, and that the exact cost for district contests had not been determined; she offered to return with specific figures.

Members asked about drop boxes and polling places. Lopez said she would consult the Ventura County Clerk and Recorder and provide locations and counts later; she noted the public library maintains a year‑round ballot drop box. On volunteering, she said residents interested in serving as poll workers should contact the Ventura County Elections Division, which provides training and assigns roles at polling sites.

Lopez described the City Clerk's role as custodian of municipal records and said the city is working to make historical materials available online. She provided a contact email (cityclerk@oxnard.org) and a direct phone number (385‑7805) and offered to return to present updated details on polling places, candidate‑statement fees and volunteer processes.

The presentation closed with an invitation to neighborhood groups to apply for citizen advisory group vacancies, including one seat on the Measure O Oversight Committee; Lopez referenced "Resolution 15002 88" as governing that committee's formation.