CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
This Candidate Filing Guide has been prepared to assist candidates filing for offices in the November 5, 2024 General Election. The guide includes valuable information for candidates to use throughout their candidacy. While this guide is intended to be as informative as possible, it contains general information only, and is not intended to be used as a substitute for legal counsel. Employees of the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters cannot provide legal advice to candidates.
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Overview of the Candidate Filing Guide
There are six chapters within this guide:
The Introduction section contains this overview, frequently asked questions about the Candidate Filing Process, and information about important dates and timelines for this election.
The Elective Office Information section contains information about the offices up for election, information about annual salaries and qualifications, and notices to candidates.
The Candidate Filing Process section contains information regarding the forms and applicable fees required to file for office, how to select a ballot designation, and how to submit a candidate statement. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Filings section briefly explains the required forms that may need to be filed as part of the candidate filing process. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is an independent regulatory agency that enforces campaign finance laws. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters is a filing agent for the FPPC and is responsible for working with the candidates who are required to submit campaign disclosure statements. The Campaign Laws and Regulations section contains important information regarding campaign signs and literature, electioneering, mass mailings, and other important laws and regulations.
The Registrar of Voters Services section lists services provided by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters that may be helpful to candidates to run their campaigns.
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