November 3, 2020 Candidate Packet - Flipping Book Version

If I pay for and submit a candidate statement of qualifications and then I change my mind, may I withdraw the statement and receive a refund? Yes, the candidate statement may be withdrawn during the nomination period and until 5:00 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period. If you withdraw your statement by this deadline, you will receive a refund. After this deadline, your statement cannot be withdrawn, nor a refund given. Can I choose what languages my candidate statement will be printed in? No. Our office is federally mandated to print our County Voter Information Guides (CVIGs) in five languages: Chinese, English, Spanish, Tagalog and Vietnamese. We also produce bilingual Official Ballots in nine languages: English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean, Khmer, Hindi, and Japanese;. and, Facsimile Ballots in five languages: Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Nepali to comply with federal and state mandates May my spouse, relative, friend or campaign manager pick up and/or file nomination documents for me or can I mail them to you? Yes, only if the candidate prepares and signs a Letter of Authorization. In general, all forms must be picked up and filed by the candidate. However, state law allows someone other than the candidate to obtain and/or file nomination papers if they have specific written authorization to do so. We recommend candidates pick up and file nomination documents themselves for the following two reasons: 1. The oath of office on the Declaration of Candidacy must be administered by a member of the Office of the Registrar of Voters staff, an authorized public official, or a notary public. It is much easier for a candidate to file the nomination papers in person and have the oath administered at the time he or she files; and 2. The signature of the candidate, as well as other data, is required on many documents involved in the nomination process. Incomplete or missing documents can be completed more easily in person. If the candidate wishes to mail the nomination papers, they must be sent by certified mail and arrive in our office by the close of the nomination period, regardless of the postmark. Am I required to file financial documents related to my campaign? Yes, every candidate must file some type of financial documents at specified deadlines. Refer to the “Campaign Finance Disclosure Information” section of this guide for more information.

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