Friday, 21 December 2007 01:45

Declaration of Candidacy for Gov't Offices

Sheldon D. Johnson, Registrar of Voters, announced today that the petition in lieu of filing fee period for the June 3, 2008 Primary Election begins on December 28, 2007 and ends on February 21, 2008.  District One, District Two and District Four supervisorial seats are up for election in June. And  if you are considering a CONGRESSIONAL or LEGISLATIVE  OFFICE, the deadline is also February 21st. Declaration of candidacy and nomination papers will be available from the elections office between February 11, 2008 through March 7, 2008. If an incumbent fails to file his or her nomination papers by 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2008, there will be a 5-day extension allowed for all persons other than the incumbent to file for that office or until 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2008. Individuals interested in filing for the office of supervisor should contact the Elections Office at 223-6465 for additional information. Information on congressional and legislative offices may be obtained from the Office of the Secretary of State at (916) 657-2166.