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Candidate Filing Period – Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Documents

November 13, 2023

December 8, 2023

E-113 to E-88

Candidate Filing Period – Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Documents

During this period, candidates may obtain and file their Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Documents with the Amador County Elections Department.

EC § 8020

November 13, 2023

December 8, 2023

E-113 to E-88

Candidate Statement of Qualifications Filing Period

Between these dates, candidates may prepare a Candidate Statement of Qualifications on a form provided by the Amador County Elections Department to be printed in the Sample Ballot Booklet. The statement shall not exceed 200 words (250 if a state legislative office) and the candidate will be required to pay the predetermined advance payment. The statement shall be filed in an electronic format and advance payment made at the time nomination documents are returned for filing. The statement may be withdrawn, but not changed, during the period for filing nomination documents and until 5 p.m. of the next working day after the close of the nomination period. In addition to the restrictions set forth in §13307, any candidate's statement submitted shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's own personal background and qualifications, and shall not in any way make reference to other candidates for that office or to another candidate's qualifications, character, or activities. The elections official shall not cause to be printed or circulated any statement that the elections official determines is not so limited or that includes any reference prohibited by this section.

EC § 13307 & 13308

November 13, 2023

December 8, 2023

E-113 to E-88

Statement of Economic Interests-Form 700 – Candidate Requirement Filing Period

Between these dates, all candidates (except candidates for federal office) must file a Statement of Economic Interests-Form 700 disclosing their investments, interests in real property, and any income received during the previous 12 months. Elected incumbents who have a statement on file for the same jurisdiction will not be required to file a Form 700.

GC § 87200 et seq.


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