Candidate Checklist – November 6, 2018 Election
Listed below is a description of the various mandatory and optional forms to be filed for candidates running for school or special districts in the November 6, 2018 Election. It is the obligation of the candidate, incumbents and challengers, to ensure that filing requirements and deadlines have been met. All candidates are urged to file the required documents as early as possible to avoid a last minute rush, confusion or misunderstanding. Additionally, it is recommended that the candidate file all documents personally.
Candidates for city council seats must contact their respective City Clerk for candidate filing requirements.
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Document
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Applies to…
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Filing period
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Filed
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Declaration of Candidacy
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All Candidates – incumbents and challengers
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July 16 – Aug. 10
(E-113 to E-88)
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Nomination Documents for City Candidates
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All Candidates – incumbents and challengers
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July 16 – Aug. 10
(E-113 to E-88)
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Candidate’s Statement of Qualifications
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Optional for all candidates
plus
Congressional candidates and county offices in run-offs and nominees for State Legislature who have accepted the Prop. 34 campaign expenditure limits
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Must be filed & paid for with Dec. of Candidacy
Or
For June election nominees by
5 p.m. on Aug. 10
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Nomination Document extension
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Anyone other than the incumbent who did not file
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Aug. 11 – Aug. 15
(E-87 to E-83)
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Campaign Disclosure Statements
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All candidates & nominees
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Obtain filing schedule from County Elections or online at www.fppc.ca.gov
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Code of Fair Campaign Practices
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Optional for all candidates
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File with Dec. of Candidacy
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Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)
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All candidates running for offices specified in Gov. Code §87200
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Suggest filing with Dec. of Candidacy – Must be filed by Aug. 10
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