| 148 |
Monday, June 10, 2024
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Proclamation of the Governor
By this date, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the election and shall state the time of the election and offices to be filled.
EC §12000
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| 139 |
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Statewide Measure Deadline
Last day for a statewide initiative measure, constitutional amendment, bond measure or other legislative measure to qualify for the Statewide General Election ballot on November 5, 2024.
EC §9040; Cal. Const. Art. II §8(c)
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| 130 |
Friday, June 28, 2024
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School or Special District Vacancy
Last day for the governing body of a local jurisdiction to call an election on November 5, 2024 to fill a vacancy to be on the ballot.
GC §1780(e)(2); ED §5091(b)
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127
113 |
Monday, July 1, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
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City Notice of Election
Between these dates, a city shall publish its Notice of Election, stating the offices to be filled and time of election. The City Elections Official shall consolidate the Notice of Election and the Notice of Measure into one notice if any city measure was placed on the ballot prior to the Notice of Election’s publication.
EC §§12101, 12111
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| 125 |
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
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Special District Offices
Last day for special districts governed by the Uniform District Election Law to notify County Elections Official of offices to be filled, specifying which offices, if any, are for the balance of an unexpired term, decisions regarding payment of candidate statements, and a map showing the boundaries of the district and the boundaries of the divisions of the district, if any, within that county and a statement indicating in which divisions a director is to be elected and whether any elective officer is to be elected at large.
EC §§10509, 10522
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| 132 |
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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First Candidate Seminar
First Candidate Seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on this day.
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| 123 |
Friday, July 5, 2024
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School District Offices
Last day for a school governing board to deliver a resolution (the “specifications of the election order”) to the County Superintendent of Schools and the County Elections Official calling for an election of governing board members.
ED §5322
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| 120 |
Monday, July 8, 2024
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School District Notice of Election
Last day for the County Superintendent of Schools to deliver a copy of the formal Notice of Election of governing board members to the County Elections Official.
ED §5325(b)
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120
90
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Monday, July 8, 2024
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
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County Notice of Election and Notice of Measure Arguments
Between these dates, the County Elections Official shall publish the Notice of Election (date of election, identification of offices to be filled, statement of required qualifications, where Nomination Documents are available, deadline for filing required forms, statement regarding appointment and the hours of opening and closing the polls). The notice of central counting place may be combined with this notice. The County Elections Official will publish a notice regarding County, School District and Special District measures of the dates for submitting Primary Arguments and Rebuttals and the 10-calendar-day public examination period. The Elections Official shall also issue a press release indicating offices to be filled and a telephone contact number for related information.
EC §§9163, 9502, 10242, 12109, 12112; GC §6061; ED §5363
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| 114 |
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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City Vacancy
For a vacancy in a city elective office, this is the last day for the city council to call for a special election for November 5, 2024 to fill the vacancy. The city shall immediately publish the Notice of Election. (NOTE: Because the deadline E-114 falls on a Sunday, the safest option is for the city to take this action by E-116, Friday, July 12, 2024).
EC §12101(b); GC §36512
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113
88
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Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates is the Candidate Filing Period. Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers) are available during this time. Paperwork must be filed by the close of business on August 9, 2024. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024. No candidate who has filed a Declaration of Candidacy may withdraw as a candidate, except city, school and special district candidates are permitted to withdraw candidacy no later than August 9, 2024.
EC §§8020, 8061, 8105, 8800, 10220, 10224, 10407(a), 10510, 10603, 13107
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113
88
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Monday, July 15, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Candidate Statement Filing Period (Optional)
Between these dates, county, city, school and special districts, Superior Court, United States House of Representatives, State Senate and Assembly candidates may publish a candidate statement in the County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet. State Senate and Assembly candidates may do so only if they have agreed to accept the voluntary expenditure limits on their Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501). A candidate statement shall be filed when the candidate’s Nomination Papers are returned for filing no later than August 9, 2024. If it is for an election for which Nomination Papers are not required to be filed, a statement shall be filed no later than August 9, 2024. City candidates shall file their candidate statements with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024. The candidate statement may be withdrawn, but not changed during this period and until 5 p.m. of the next working day (Monday, August 12, 2024) after the close of the Candidate Filing Period. United States Senate candidates may publish a candidate statement in the State Voter Information Guide.
EC §§13307, 13307.5; GC §85601(c)
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| 104 |
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
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Second Candidate Seminar
Second Candidate Seminar will be held at 10 a.m. on this day.
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Fixed Date
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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FPPC Semiannual Filings
Except as provided in GC §84200 paragraphs (1), (2) and (3), elected officials, candidates, committees, and slate mailer organizations shall file semiannual statements no later than this date for the period ending June 30, 2024.
GC §§82013, 84200, 84218
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| 98 |
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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Change of Ballot Designation for Runoff Candidates
Last day that any candidate may request in writing a different ballot designation than was used at the primary election. The written request shall be accompanied by a Ballot Designation Worksheet.
EC §13107(h)
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90
0
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Contribution 24-Hour Reporting Period
During this period, a contribution, including a loan, that totals in the aggregate $1,000 or more per source made to or received by a candidate or committee must be reported within 24 hours.
GC §§82036, 84203
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| 88 |
Friday, August 9, 2024
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School District Measures
Last day for a school governing board to deliver a resolution (the "specifications of the election order") to the County Elections Official calling for an election on a measure.
ED §5322
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| 88 |
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Election Consolidation Deadline
Last day for a local entity to deliver a resolution requesting election services and consolidation from the County Board of Supervisors for the November 5, 2024 Election. A copy of the resolution of the governing board requesting the consolidation shall be submitted to the County Elections Official. A copy of the exact form of the question, proposition, or office to appear on the ballot must also be submitted.
EC §§1405, 10002, 10403(a)-(b)
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| 88 |
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Candidate Filing Period Closes
Last day for candidates to submit Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers) and Candidate Statement (optional). City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk's office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk's office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on this date.
EC §§10220, 10224, 10407(a), 10510, 10603, 13107, 13307, 13307.5; GC §85601(c)
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88
78
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Friday, August 9, 2024
Monday, August 19, 2024
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Candidate/Measure Document Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m. and ends August 19, 2024 at 5 p.m. for all documents filed as of the filing deadline of August 9, 2024. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found, by clear and convincing evidence, to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code, where issuance of the writ or injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of election materials as provided by law.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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87
83
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Saturday, August 10, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Extended Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates is the Extended Candidate Filing Period. If an eligible incumbent does not file Nomination Documents (Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers) by August 9, 2024 at 5 p.m., the filing period is extended for that office for five calendar days until August 14, 2024 at 5 p.m., for any person other than the incumbent. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on August 14, 2024. This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected.
EC §§10225, 10407(b), 10516, 10604
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| 83 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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County Notice of Measures
The County Elections Official will publish a notice regarding County, School District and Special District measures.
|
| 85 |
Monday, August 12, 2024
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Candidate Statement Withdrawal Deadline
Except as provided in EC §13309, this date is the last day (until 5 p.m.) for a candidate to withdraw the candidate’s statement. Candidates may withdraw, but not change their statements.
EC §13307(a)(3)
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| 84 |
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Primary Arguments Due
Primary Arguments in favor of and against local measures are due by 5 p.m. on this date. Such arguments, if already submitted, may be changed until and including this day. Proponents/opponents of the measure shall provide a list of supporters/opponents for printing on the official ballot to the Elections Official when submitting primary arguments supporting/opposing the measure. The list of supporters/opponents must be taken from the signer or the text of the argument in favor/in opposition of the measure. Arguments in favor of and against city measures must be filed with the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due date for Primary Arguments.
EC §§9162-63, 9170, 9282-83, 9286, 9315-16, 9501-03
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84
74
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Friday, August 23, 2024
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Primary Arguments Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day examination review period begins August 13, 2024 at 5 p.m. and ends August 23, 2024 at 5 p.m. for Primary Arguments filed in favor of and against local measures. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code. Arguments in favor of and against city measures are reviewed at the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
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| 83 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Extended Candidate Filing Period Closes
Extended Candidate Filing Period closes at 5 p.m. on this date. Extended filing periods occur when an eligible incumbent does not file for re-election; the extension only applies to non-incumbent candidates for such an office. City candidates shall file paperwork with their City Clerk’s office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk’s office; all other candidates shall file with the County Elections Official by 5 p.m. on this date.
EC §§10225, 10407(b), 10516, 10604
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| 83 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Measure Amendment/Withdrawal Deadline
Last day for an order of election calling for a ballot measure to be amended or withdrawn. A resolution of the legislative body that issued the order of election must be filed with the Elections Official by this date in order to amend or withdraw a ballot measure.
EC §9605
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| 83 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Judicial Write-in Candidate Petition Deadline
For the office of superior court judge where only the incumbent filed paperwork during the Primary Election, this date is the last day to file a petition indicating that a write-in campaign will be conducted for the office at the general election, signed by at least 0.1 percent of the registered voters qualified to vote with respect to the office, provided that the petition shall contain at least 100 signatures but need not contain more than 600 signatures. If such a petition is filed by this date, the name of the incumbent shall be placed on the general election ballot if it has not appeared on the direct primary election ballot.
EC §8203
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| 83 |
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Political Party Endorsements Deadline
Last day for any qualified political party to submit to the County Elections Official a list of all candidates for voter-nominated offices who will appear on any ballot in the County, and who have been endorsed by the party. The County Elections Official shall print any such list that is timely received in the County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet.
EC §13302(b)
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83
73
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Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Candidate Documents Public Examination Period for Extended Offices
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins August 14, 2024 at 5 p.m. and ends August 24, 2024 at 5 p.m. for all documents filed by the extended filing deadline August 14, 2024. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found, by clear and convincing evidence, to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code, where issuance of the writ of injunction will not substantially interfere with the printing or distribution of election materials as provided by law.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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| 82 |
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Randomized Alphabet Drawings
Randomized Alphabet Drawings are conducted by both the Secretary of State and County Elections Official on this date at 11 a.m. to determine the order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot and the letters that will be assigned to each ballot measure.
EC §§13111-13, 13116
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| 82 |
Thursday, August 15, 2024
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Candidate Statement Withdrawal Deadline for Extended Offices
Last day for candidates for offices with extended filing deadline of August 14, 2024 to withdraw their candidate statement. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, until 5 p.m.
EC §13307(a)(3)
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| 81 |
Friday, August 16, 2024
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Consolidated Election Candidate Names
For consolidated elections, the names of the candidates to appear upon the ballot where district, city or other political subdivision offices are to be filled shall be filed with the Elections Official by this date.
EC §10403(c)
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| 78 |
Monday, August 19, 2024
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Candidate/Measure Documents Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. for all documents filed by August 9, 2024. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the Candidate Filing Period deadline of August 9, 2024.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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| 77 |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Rebuttal Arguments Due
Rebuttal Arguments for measures where a Primary Argument was filed both in favor and against are due on this date by 5 p.m. Such Rebuttal Arguments may be changed until and including this date. Rebuttal Arguments for city measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due date for Rebuttal Arguments.
EC §§9163, 9167, 9285-86, 9316-17, 9502, 9504
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| 77 |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Impartial Analyses Due
Impartial Analyses for measures are due on this date by 5 p.m. Impartial Analyses for city measures must be filed with the City Clerk's office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline as cities may set different filing due date for Impartial Analyses.
EC §§9160, 9280, 9313-14, 9500
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77
67 |
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Friday, August 30, 2024
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Rebuttal Arguments/Impartial Analyses Public Examination Period
The 10-calendar-day public examination period begins August 20, 2024 at 5 p.m. and ends August 30, 2024 at 5 p.m. for Rebuttal Arguments filed in favor or against local measures and for Impartial Analyses. Between these dates, the Elections Official or any voter of the jurisdiction in which the election is being held, may seek a writ of mandate or injunction requiring any or all of the materials to be amended or deleted if found to be false, misleading or inconsistent with the Elections Code. Rebuttal Arguments and Impartial Analyses for city measures are reviewed at the City Clerk’s office. Contact the City Clerk’s office for deadline.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
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| 74 |
Friday, August 23, 2024
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Primary Arguments Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. on this day for all Primary Arguments filed in favor of and against local measures. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the deadline of August 13, 2024.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
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| 73 |
Saturday, August 24, 2024
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Candidate Documents Public Examination Period for Extended Offices Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends at 5 p.m. for all documents filed by August 14, 2024. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by the extended candidate filing period deadline of August 14, 2024.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509, 13313
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| 67 |
Friday, August 30, 2024
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Rebuttal Arguments/Impartial Analyses Public Examination Period Closes
The 10-calendar-day public examination period ends on this date at 5 p.m. for all Rebuttal Arguments filed in favor of and/or against local measures and Impartial Analyses. A writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than this date on documents filed by August 20, 2024.
EC §§9190, 9295, 9380, 9509
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| 61 |
Thursday, September 5, 2024
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City Election Materials
Any city that requests the County Board of Supervisors to permit the County Elections Official to prepare the city’s election materials shall supply the County Elections Official with a list of its precincts, or consolidated precincts, as applicable, no later than this date.
EC §10002
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60
45
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Friday, September 6, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Sending Vote by Mail Ballots to Millitary and Overseas Voters
Between these dates, the County Elections Official must send ballots and balloting materials to all Military and Overseas Voters who filed ballot applications by September 21, 2024.
EC §§300(b), 3105, 3114
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57
14
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Monday, September 9, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Write-in Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates is the Candidate Filing Period for write-in candidates. Write-in candidates must file a statement of write-in candidacy and other required documentation with the County Elections Official. City candidates must file their paperwork with their City Clerk's office and should check the business hours of their City Clerk's office.
EC §§8600-06
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| 45 |
Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Deadline for Sending Vote by Mail Ballots to Millitary and Overseas Voters
County Elections Official must send ballots and balloting material to all Military and Overseas Voters who filed ballot applications by this date.
EC §§300(b), 3105, 3114
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40
10
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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Mailing of State Voter Information Guides
No later than this date, the Secretary of State shall begin mailing State Voter Information Guides to voters who are registered at least 29 days prior to the election. The County Elections Official will mail a State Voter Information Guide to any person upon request.
EC §9094
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| 40 |
Thursday, September 26, 2024
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First Pre-Election Statement Due
First pre-election campaign committee statement for candidates and committees is due for the period ending September 21, 2024 (which is 45 days before the election).
GC §§84200.5, 84200.8(a)
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| 29 |
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Mailing of Vote by Mail Ballots
No later than this date, the County Elections Official shall begin mailing Vote by Mail ballots to all registered voters in the county.
EC §4005(a)(8)(A)
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| 29 |
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots
Processing of Vote by Mail ballots may begin on this date. Processing Vote by Mail ballots includes opening Vote by Mail ballot return envelopes, removing ballots, duplicating any damaged ballots and preparing the ballots to be machine-read, or machine reading them, including processing write-in votes so that they can be tallied by the machine, but under no circumstances may a vote count be accessed or released until 8 p.m. on Election Day.
EC §15101
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| 29 |
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Early Vote Centers
Early voting period starts on this day, with three Vote Centers opening in San Mateo, Redwood City and South San Francisco.
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28
0
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Ballot Dropoff Locations
Between these dates, at least one ballot dropoff location shall be provided for every 15,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on August 9, 2024 (i.e., 88 days before Election Day). All ballot dropoff locations shall be open at least during regular business hours. At least one ballot dropoff location shall be an accessible, secured, exterior drop box that is available for a minimum of 12 hours per day including regular business hours.
EC§ 4005(a)(1)
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| 21 |
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Mailing of County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlets
By this date, the County Elections Official shall mail the County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet to each voter who is registered at least 29 days prior to the election.
EC §§13303
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| 15 |
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Voter Registration Deadline
Voter registration closes on this date for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election. Voters must register by this date to be eligible to vote non-provisionally in this election. Voter registration forms postmarked prior to or on this date are accepted.
EC §2102
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| 14 |
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
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Write-in Candidate Filing Period Closes
The Candidate Filing Period for write-in candidates ends on this date at 5 p.m. All candidates must submit all required documents by this date in order to be a qualified write-in candidate. City candidates must file their paperwork with their City Clerk's office.
EC §§8600-06
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14
0 |
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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New United States Citizen
Between these dates, individuals who become new United States citizens on or after October 22, 2024, are eligible to register and vote at any Vote Center. A new citizen registering during this time must provide proof of citizenship prior to voting and declare that he or she has established residency in California.
EC §§331, 3500-01
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14
0 |
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Conditional Voter Registration
Between these dates, the Elections Official shall provide Conditional Voter Registration and provisional voting for voters who missed the October 21, 2024 registration deadline at any Vote Center.
EC §§2170-71
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| 12 |
Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Second Pre-Election Statement Due
Second pre-election campaign committee statement for candidates and committees is due for the period ending October 19, 2024 (which is 17 days before the election).
GC §§84200.5, 84200.8(b)
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10
4
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
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11-Day Vote Centers
Between these dates, for a minimum of eight hours per day, at least one Vote Center is provided for every 50,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on August 9, 2024 (i.e., 88 days before Election Day). Any voter registered in the county may visit any Vote Center in order to receive voter services or vote.
EC §4005(a)(2), (a)(4)(A)
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| 7 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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List of Vote Centers
By this date (one week before Election Day), the County Elections Official shall publish a list of the polling places (Vote Centers) designated for each election precinct for the election.
EC §12105
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| 7 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Deadline to Request Mailing of Replacement Vote by Mail Ballots
Voters interested in having replacement Vote by Mail ballots be mailed to them should make the request by this date to ensure the ballots arrive on or before Election Day.
|
| 7 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Deadline to Request Language Ballots or Fascimile Copies of Language Ballots
Last day for voters to request the County Elections Official to send a Vote by Mail ballot in Spanish, Chinese or Filipino, or a facsimile copy of the ballot printed in Korean, Burmese, Japanese or Hindi.
EC §4005(a)(8)(B)(i)(III)
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| 7 |
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Deadline to Request Ballots for Voters with Disabilities
Last day for voters to request the County Elections Official to send or deliver a ballot that voters with disabilities can read and mark privately and independently pursuant to the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.).
EC §4005(a)(8)(B)(i)(IV)
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3
0
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Saturday, November 2, 2024
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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4-Day Vote Centers
Between these dates, for a minimum of eight hours per day (7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day), at least one Vote Center is provided for every 10,000 registered voters within the jurisdiction where the election is held, as determined on August 9, 2024 (i.e., 88 days before Election Day). Any voter registered in the county may visit any Vote Center in order to receive voter services or vote.
EC §4005(a)(2), (a)(3)(A)
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| 0 |
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Election Day
All Vote Centers open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Semifinal official canvass commences upon the closing of all polls at 8 p.m.
EC §§1000, 4005, 14212, 15150-51
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