Contents
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of Filing Guide..................................................................................................................................5
Frequently Asked Questions How Primaries are Conducted in California .......................................................6
Important Dates and Timelines .......................................................................................................................7
II. ELECTIVE OFFICE INFORMATION............................................................................................................... `8
Offices Up For Election ....................................................................................................................................8
Salaries and Qualifications ..............................................................................................................................9
Notice to Candidates about Filing for Multiple Offices in a Primary Election..................................................9
Notice to Candidates Regarding Incompatible Offices ....................................................................................9
Notice to Candidates Who Are an Employee of a Local Agency....................................................................10
III. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS ......................................................................................................................10
IV. CANDIDATE FILING PROCESS ....................................................................................................................10
Filing Fees ......................................................................................................................................................11
Signature In Lieu of Filing Fee Petition ..........................................................................................................11
Nomination Petition ......................................................................................................................................12
Declaration of Candidacy ..............................................................................................................................12
Ballot Designation .........................................................................................................................................13 Selecting / Submitting a Ballot Designation .............................................................................................13 Ballot Designation Rules and Regulations ................................................................................................13
Candidate Statement.....................................................................................................................................14
V. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION FILINGS ....................................................................................16
Statement of Economic Interest Form 700 ....................................................................................................16
Additional Fair Political Practices Commission Filing Forms .........................................................................16
VI. CAMPAIGN LAWS AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................17
Political Sign Regulations ..............................................................................................................................17
Campaign Literature ...................................................................................................................................... 19
Political Meetings ..........................................................................................................................................20
Misrepresentation of Candidates ..................................................................................................................20
Electioneering................................................................................................................................................20
Truth in Endorsement Laws ...........................................................................................................................21
Fair Campaign Practices ................................................................................................................................22
Libel and Slander ...........................................................................................................................................23
Mailings 23
VII. REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SERVICES .............................................................................................................25
Public Viewing Terminals...............................................................................................................................25
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