CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5
Overview of the Candidate Filing Guide ....................................................................................................5
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................................6
Important Dates and Timelines ...................................................................................................................7
CHAPTER 2: ELECTIVE OFFICE INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 9
Offices Proceeding to Run-off Election from the 2024 Presidential Primary Election ........................9
Offices Up for Election .................................................................................................................................9
Salaries and Qualifications ..........................................................................................................................9
Notice to Candidates Regarding Incompatible Offices .........................................................................11
Notice to Candidates Who Are an Employee of a Local Agency ........................................................12
CHAPTER 3: CANDIDATE FILING PROCESS ............................................................................................. 13
Filing Fees ...................................................................................................................................................14
Petition In-Lieu of Filing Fee .....................................................................................................................14
Nomination Petition ....................................................................................................................................15
Declaration of Candidacy ..........................................................................................................................15
Ballot Designation .......................................................................................................................................16
Candidate Statement .................................................................................................................................23
CHAPTER 4: FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION (FPPC) FILINGS ........................................ 29
Fair Political Practices Commission Filing Forms ..................................................................................29
Filing Schedule for State Candidate Controlled Committees ............................................................... 30
Filing Schedule for Local Candidate Controlled Committees ............................................................... 31
Financial and Campaign Disclosure Information ...........................................................................................31
E. Where to file Campaign Disclosure Statements (Local Candidates) ..................................................32
CHAPTER 5: CAMPAIGN LAWS AND REGULATIONS .............................................................................. 33
Political Sign Regulations ..........................................................................................................................33
Campaign Literature ...................................................................................................................................35
Political Meetings ........................................................................................................................................36
Misrepresentation of Candidates ..............................................................................................................37
Electioneering ..............................................................................................................................................37
Truth in Endorsement Laws ......................................................................................................................38
Fair Campaign Practices ...........................................................................................................................39
Libel and Slander ........................................................................................................................................39
Mailings ........................................................................................................................................................40
To Report Election Violations ...................................................................................................................42
CHAPTER 6: REGISTRAR OF VOTERS SERVICES ................................................................................... 43
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