Appendix P. Candidate Statement Checklist
The following checklist is provided to assist candidates with identifying errors that may prevent a statement from being printed as intended in the County Voter Information Guide :
Is your statement prepared on the form provided by the Registrar of Voters? 2. (a) Federal and State Offices - Does your statement contain 250 words or less? OR (b) Local Offices - Does your statement contain 200 words or less?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
3. Is your statement free of extra spaces?
4. With the exception of acronyms, is your statement free of words spelled in all CAPITAL letters?
Yes
No
Yes Yes
No No
5. Is your statement free of bold letters or characters? 6. Is your statement free of italicized words?
7. Is your statement free of references to any other candidate or officeholder? 8. Is your statement free of any references to any other candidate or officeholder’s qualifications, character, or activities? 9. Is your statement free of any reference to your political party affiliation or partisan political activity? 10. Is your statement free of any false information, or information that may be deemed as slanderous or libelous? 11. Is your statement limited to your own personal background, education, qualifications, and platform upon which you will run?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
If you answered “No” to any of the questions above, your statement may contain content that is prohibited by California Elections Code or Registrar of Voters policy.
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