Announcement
Election Related Requests for Judicial Relief - November 3, 2026
Election Assistance
If you have questions regarding the November 3, 2026, General Election or experience problems during the voting process, please contact:
Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters
(209) 525-5200 (English)
(209) 525-5230 (Spanish)
1021 I Street, Suite 101, Modesto, California
California Secretary of State
(800) 345-VOTE (8683) (English)
(800) 232-VOTA (8682) (Spanish)
The Registrar of Voters and/or the Secretary of State may be able to resolve election-related issues without court intervention.
Requests for Judicial Relief
Persons seeking court intervention regarding an election-related matter should be aware of the following:
Filing Location and Hours
Requests may be filed with the Civil Division Clerk's Office, 801 10th Street, 4th Floor, Modesto, California. The Clerk's Office will be open from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, and Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Methods of Filing
For election-related matters only, filings may be submitted over the counter during regular business hours. Parties may also use the Court's electronic filing system.
Filing Fees
Applicable filing fees must be paid at the time of filing unless the Court grants a fee-waiver request. Additional fee-waiver information is available through the California Courts website.
Expedited and Ex Parte Relief
Parties seeking expedited or ex parte relief are expected to comply, to the extent possible, with Stanislaus County Superior Court Local Rule 3.01 and California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203 regarding notice requirements.
After-Hours Requests for Judicial Relief
To request election-related judicial relief after 5:00 p.m. on November 3, 2026, call (209) 530-3234
Attendance at After-Hours Hearings
Attendance at after-hours proceedings will be limited to the parties and their legal representatives. Hearings will be livestreamed through the Court's YouTube channel. Remote-viewing information will be available on the Court's website.