March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

If you want to run for office, there are a number of documents you must file. 

Candidates are encouraged to pick up and file your candidacy papers in person; however, you may authorize someone else to pick up documents on your behalf.

• Authorization to pick up candidate documents

To prepare your candidacy papers, please complete the Candidate Preliminary Information worksheet and bring it to 701 Ocean Street, Room 310 to prepare the following documents:

• Signature in-Lieu Petitions – September 12 to November 6.
• Declaration of Intention for Judges ONLY – October 28 to November 6.
• Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Paper – November 11 to December 6.
• Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Paper for Central Committee/County Council ONLY - September 27 to December 6

Forms that are available as a PDF fillable form, include:

• Ballot designation worksheet - complete ALL sections!!
• Candidate statement agreement – local
• Candidate statement agreement – federal & state
• Internet Waiver - to allow us to post your contact information on our website
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices - optional form
• Statement of Responsibility for Caltrans – political signs