supporting documentation within three business days from filing the Ballot Designation Worksheet. If a candidate fails to provide supporting documentation, the Registrar of Voters may not approve the candidate’s designation fo r printing on the ballot.
Appendix M. Ballot Designation Size and Format
California Elections Code §13107(i) dictates that ballot designations are printed in title case on the ballot, and that if a candidate’s ballot designation is so long that it would conflict w ith the space limitations of the ballot, the elections official may use a type size that is sufficiently smaller to meet space limitations on the ballot. California Elections Code §13107(j) dictates that, for the purpose of foreign language translations of ballot designations, the elections official may employ abbreviations and/or initials wherever possible in order to meet space limitations on the ballot.
Due to space limitations, a ballot designation is limited to approximately 48 characters including spaces and punctuation. Candidates are encouraged to comply with the character limits.
Appendix N. Candidate Statement Composition
California Elections Code §§13307, 13307.5 and 13307 dictate the rules relating to the composition of candidate statements.
1. Candidate Statements for United States Representative
California Elections Code §13307.5 dictates that candidate statements shall not exceed 250 words, shall not make reference to any opponent of the candidate, and shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures for the preparation of the County Voter Information Guide .
2. State Senate and Member of the State Assembly Offices
California Government Code §85601(c) states that a candidate for State Senate or Assembly who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in §85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the County Voter Information Guide that does not exceed 250 words. The statement may not make any reference to any opponent of the candidate. The statement shall be submitted in accordance with the timeframes and procedures set forth in the Elections Code for the preparation of the voter information portion of the County Voter Information Guide .
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