FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. What happens if a candidate or treasurer is not available to sign a campaign disclosure statement on or before the filing deadline? A. An agent of the candidate or treasurer may sign the campaign disclosure statement. The agent must attach an explanatory note to the statement stating that as soon as the candidate or treasurer is available, he/she will verify and sign the statement, and an amendment with the proper signature will be filed. In the event a committee treasurer will be unavailable to carry out his/her duties for an extended period of time, a new treasurer should be designated and the committee’s Statement of Organization, Form 410, amende d.
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Are extensions given for campaign disclosure filing deadlines?
A. Except for deadlines that fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or official state holidays, no provisions exist for extensions of filing deadlines. A statement not filed on or before the deadline is considered late and is subject to late-filing penalties.
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Why is there so much paperwork involved in being a candidate?
A. State law requires that you file the appropriate materials to assure the voters that you are fully disclosing all information pertinent to your candidacy. The purpose of the requirement is to ensure a fair and democratic electoral process.
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When will sample ballots be mailed to voters?
A. State law requires sample ballots to be mailed to all qualified voters between 40 and 10 days before the election. Sample ballots will be mailed by the San Bernardino County Election Division.
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How can I find out the election results?
A. All semi-final results will be released from the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voter’s Office 777 East Rialto Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92415
Semi-final election results will be continuously updated and displayed on the County’s website, https://elections.sbcounty.gov/ throughout Election Night and during the Official Canvass process. Bulletins are updated, and results are released approximately every 30 minutes until the last Semi-Official Results are tallied on Election Night. The County has (28) Days following the date of the election to complete the canvass.
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When will newly elected Council members take office?
A. The Mayor and City Council members elected in each election shall be sworn in and begin their term of service upon certification of the general election results. They shall serve until their successors qualify. (Typically, this takes place the 2 nd or 3 rd week of December).
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