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County clerk warns voters: Fresno will use two‑card ballots in June; board approves consolidation request
Summary
County Clerk James Coos told the Board of Supervisors Fresno will issue a two‑card ballot for the June 2 primary because of long statewide contests and seven superior‑court races; the board approved a consolidation request and Coos outlined voter guidance, vote‑center changes and processing risks.
Fresno County election officials briefed the Board of Supervisors on April 6 about a change to the June 2, 2026 direct primary: every active registered voter will receive a two‑card vote‑by‑mail packet (an A card and a B card) because multiple very long statewide contests and seven contested Superior Court races would not fit onto a single legal card.
James Coos, county clerk and registrar of voters (S7), said the decision was driven by ballot length requirements and legal font sizes. He explained operational implications and gave voters instructions: return both…
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