Non-incumbent judicial candidates that will not be listed on a ballot and incumbent judges that will not be listed on a ballot who do not receive any contributions or make any expenditures in a six-month period are not required to file the Form 460 or Form 470. Preelection Statements In addition to semi-annual statements, candidate controlled committees and primarily formed committees must file two preelection statements before the election in which the candidate is listed on the ballot. For specific reporting periods and filing deadlines, refer to the filing schedules on the FPPC’s website or contact the local filing officer. The second preelection statement must be filed by personal delivery or guaranteed overnight delivery.
QUICK TIP: Candidate controlled and primarily formed committees must file their second preelection statements by personal delivery or guaranteed overnight delivery (or online transmission, if available).
QUICK TIP: Some local agencies require additional statements before and after an election. Local committees should contact the county elections office or city clerk to determine if additional statements are required. Local campaign ordinances are also posted on the FPPC website.
Exception: Candidates Not on a Ballot A candidate who will not appear on the ballot because they are running unopposed is not required to file preelection statements. In addition, a candidate who withdraws from an election and will not be listed on the ballot is not required to file preelection statements. Recall Elections – Quarterly Reports A committee established by an officeholder who is the subject of a recall election must file campaign statements (Form 460) on a quarterly basis until the semi-annual period in which the recall election is held. The quarterly filing schedule is:
Fair Political Practices Commission advice@fppc.ca.gov
Chapter 10.4
Campaign Manual 2 August 2023
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