June 6, Primary Election

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1 INFORMATION BOOKLET SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS June 6, Primary Election REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES A - CALIFORNI Prepared by REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK Election Coordination Section Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA (562) or (562) or

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3 NOTICE This booklet summarizes major provisions related to Signatures In Lieu of filing fee for candidates. It is not intended as a substitute for legal counsel. Candidates and others using this booklet must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards, duties and factual material contained therein. For further information regarding Signatures In Lieu process please contact the Election Planning Section at (562) or (562) A separate Candidate Handbook and Resource Guide will be issued during candidate nomination period beginning February 13, 2006 thru March 10, 2006

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5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: CALENDAR OF EVENTS SECTION 2: OFFICES THAT REQUIRE FILING FEE OR SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE... 3 SECTION 3: SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS... 4 SECTION 4: QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Assessor...5 Attorney General...6 Controller...7 County Supervisors...8 Governor...9 Insurance Commissioner...10 Judge of the Superior Court...11 Lieutenant Governor...12 Member of the State Assembly...13 Member of the State Board of Equalization...14 Secretary of State...15 Sheriff...16 State Senator...17 State Superintendent of Public Instruction...18 Treasurer...19 United States Representative...20 United States Senator...21 SECTION 5: GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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7 SECTION 1 Calendar of Events

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9 CALENDAR OF EVENTS PETITIONS FOR SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PRIMARY ELECTION IMPORTANT NOTICE All documents are to be filed with and duties performed by the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk unless otherwise specified. DATES (2005) DEC. 30 (F) E-158 FEB. 13* (M) E-113* MAR. 11** (Sa) E-87** (2006) FEB. 23 (Th) E-103 MAR. 10 (F) 5 P. M. E-88 MAR. 15 (W) 5 P. M. E-83 EVENTS SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS (Excluding Independent Candidates) During this period petition forms may be obtained to secure signatures in lieu of all or a portion of the filing fee. Signatures submitted on the in lieu petitions may also be applied to the signature requirements for offices on the nominating petition provided they are registrants of the same party, if applicable, as the candidate. (E. C. 8061, 8105 & 8106) NOMINATION PERIOD FOR ALL CANDIDATES (Excluding Independent Candidates) During this period candidates must submit signature in lieu petitions when applying for their nomination documents. (E.C. 8020, 8041, 8061, 8100, 8105, 8106 & 10407) EXTENSION IF INCUMBENT DOES NOT FILE If nomination documents for the incumbent of a state constitutional, insurance commissioner, legislative, judicial or county office are not filed by March 10, 5 p.m., the nomination period shall be extended for that office until March 15, 5 p.m., for persons other than the incumbent. NOTE: Extension period does not apply: 1) when there is no incumbent eligible to be elected to a county office, 2) when incumbent for a state constitutional, insurance commissioner, legislative or county office has served the maximum number of terms as permitted by the California Constitution, 3) to congressional offices, 4) to party county central committee, central committee or county council offices. (E.C. 8022, 8024 & 8204) **March 11 (Saturday) office will be open. March 12 (Sunday) office will be closed. *Holiday, office will be open. SECTION 1-1 -

10 DATES FEB. 23 (Th) E-103 MAR. 6* (M) E-92* MAR. 10 (F) 5 P. M. E-88 EVENTS SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS DEADLINE (Excluding Independent Candidates) Last day for candidates to file signature in lieu petitions. Candidate will be notified within 10 calendar days of filing the petition of any deficiency. Candidate may then, prior to the close of the nomination period, submit a supplemental petition or pay the prorata portion of the filing fee to make up the deficiency. (E.C. 8061, 8105 & 8106) SIGNATURES IN LIEU PETITIONS CHECKED Last day to determine sufficiency of signatures in lieu of filing fees submitted by all candidates. If determined that the petition is deficient, the candidates may, before the close of nomination period (March 10), either submit a supplemental petition or pay a prorate fee. (E. C. 8106) NOMINATION PERIOD DEADLINE (Excluding Independent Candidates) Last day for all candidates to file nomination documents. *Date adjusted due to weekend and/or holiday If an eligible incumbent fails to file nomination documents, the filing period shall be extended until March 15, 5 p.m., for persons other than the incumbent. (E. C. 8020, 8022, & 8204) NOTE: There will be no extension for offices in which incumbent is not eligible to run for re-election because of term limit prohibition. DEADLINE FOR FILING SUPPLEMENTAL SIGNATURES IN LIEU PETITIONS Last day to file supplemental signatures or pay a prorata portion of the filing fee to cover any deficiency. (E. C. 8106) SECTION 1-2 -

11 SECTION 2 Offices that require Filing Fee or Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee

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13 LOS ANGELES COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION OFFICES THAT REQUIRE FILING FEE OR SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE FEDERAL OFFICES United States Senator United States Representative STATE OFFICES Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Insurance Commissioner State Superintendent of Public Instruction Member of the State Board of Equalization State Senator Member of the State Assembly COUNTY OFFICES County Supervisor Assessor Sheriff Judge of the Superior Court Qualifications for Office and Signature In Lieu requirements are listed alphabetically by office title. Please refer to Section 4. SECTION 2-3 -

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15 SECTION 3 Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions

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17 SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS (E. C. Sec. 8106) PRIMARY ELECTION SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE A candidate may submit a petition containing signatures of registered voters in lieu of paying the filing fee in order to run for office. Official Filing documents are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays at the: Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office Imperial Highway, Norwalk, 2nd Floor, Room 2013 FILING FEE REQUIRED State law requires that a filing fee be paid by the candidate at the time the nomination documents are issued. Signatures in lieu of the filing fee must be submitted at the time the candidate applies for Nomination Documents. Filing fees may be paid in cash, or by certified cashier s check or personal check. Checks are to be made payable to the Secretary of the State for all State and Federal Offices and to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for all County Offices. All filing fees received by the Secretary of State and County Elections Officials are non-refundable. Beginning December 30, 2005 through February 23, 2006 this office will furnish to each candidate, or his/her authorized representative, upon request and without charge, forms for securing signatures. If additional forms are required, the candidate may duplicate the forms. Valid signatures in lieu of the filing fee are counted towards the number of signatures on a Nomination Paper provided the signatures are registrants of the same party as the candidate. Signatures are verified within ten (10) days after submission and the candidate is notified of the number of invalid signatures. If the requisite number of valid signatures has been met, no additional signatures are needed. If the requisite number has not been met, the candidate has the option of submitting additional signatures or paying the prorata amount of the filing fee to cover any invalid signatures. If additional signatures are submitted, they must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file nomination documents. Signature in lieu of filing fee petitions must be filed no later than the applicable filing deadline. Valid signatures on the signature in lieu petitions may be applied to the nominating petition signature requirement however the signature in lieu petition forms cannot be substituted for purposes of filing nominating petitions. Nominating petitions forms will be available commencing February 13*, 2006 through March 10, Candidates of the American Independent, Green, Libertarian, Natural Law or Peace and Freedom Parties who choose to obtain signatures under Election Code Section 8106(a)(6) must obtain the signatures of 10% of the registered voters in the district in which he/she seeks the nomination or signatures, which ever is less. *Holiday, office will be open. SECTION 3-4 -

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19 SECTION 4 Qualifications for Office and Signature In Lieu of Filing Fee Requirements

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21 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Assessor Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: A registered voter of the jurisdiction at the time nomination documents are issued. (Govt. Code 24001). May not have been elected or served in such office for three consecutive terms since December (Art. IV 12, County Charter.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 167,672 $ 1, Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 6,707 $ SECTION 4-5 -

22 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Attorney General Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). Must have been admitted to practice before the State Supreme Court at least 5 years immediately preceding election or appointment to office. (Govt. Code 12503). May not have served for more than two terms as State Attorney General since November 6, (Art V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 148,750 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY $ GREEN PARTY $ LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ SECTION 4-6 -

23 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Controller Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms for the office as Controller since November 6, (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION 4-7 -

24 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: County Supervisors (1 st & 3 rd Districts) Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: A registered voter of the district for at least 30 days prior to deadline to file nomination documents. (Govt. Code 25041; Art. II, 4, County Charter). May not have been elected or served in such office for three consecutive terms since December (Art. II, 4, County Charter.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 149,160 $ 1, Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 5,967 $ SECTION 4-8 -

25 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Governor Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen. (Art. V, 2, Ca. Const.) Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms as Governor since November 6, (Art. V, 2, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 175,000 $ 3, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION 4-9 -

26 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Insurance Commissioner Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). During tenure of office, not be an officer, agent or employee of an insurer or directly or indirectly interested in any insurer or licensee under the California Insurance Code, EXCEPT (a) as a policyholder, or (b) by virtue of relationship by blood or marriage to any person interested in any insurer or licensee. (Insurance Code 12901). May not have served for more than two terms as State Insurance Commissioner. ( (a) Insurance Code.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION

27 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Judge of the Superior Court Term of Office: 6 Years Qualifications: Must have been a member of the State Bar or served as a judge of a court of record in the State 10 years immediately preceding selection to Superior Court. (Art. VI, 15, Ca. Const.) Does not have to be a resident of Los Angeles County. Term limits are not applicable. Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 149,160 $ 1, Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 5,967 $ Judicial Offices up for election are assigned sequential office numbers. These office numbers are used solely for ballot purposes. There will be 148 offices to be filled for this election. After December 2005, incumbent s names and office numbers will be available on our website under candidate filing. SECTION

28 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Lieutenant Governor Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a U.S. citizen (Art. V, 2 & 9, Ca. Const.) Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms as Lieutenant Governor since November 6, (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION

29 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Member of the State Assembly Term of Office: 2 Years Qualifications: A United States citizen. (Art. IV, 2(c), Ca. Const.) Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than three terms in the State Assembly since November 6, (Art. IV, 2(a), Ca. Const.) Districts Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 110,880 $ 1, Min. 40 Max. 60 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 1,500 $ American Independent Green Libertarian Natural Law Peace & Freedom $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed $ Value of each Signature 36th District th District th District th District th District st District nd District rd District th District th District th District th District th District th District th District st District nd District rd District th District th District th District th District th District th District th District st District LEGEND If any political party has less than 50 voters in the district in which the election is to be held, one tenth of the number of voters of that party is required. (E.C. 8062) Shared Districts SECTION

30 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Member of the State Board of Equalization (2 nd, 3 rd and 4 th Districts) Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a resident of the district and a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms as Member of the Board of Equalization since November 6, (Art. XIII, 17, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 1, Min. 40 Max. 60 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 5,250 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ LEGEND If any political party has less than 50 voters in the district in which the election is to be held, one tenth of the number of voters of that party is required. (E.C. 8062) SECTION

31 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Secretary of State Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms as Secretary of State since November 6, (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION

32 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Sheriff Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: A registered voter of the jurisdiction at the time nomination documents are issued. (Govt. Code 24001). Candidates must meet one of the following criteria at the time of filing nomination documents: 1. An active or inactive advanced certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. 2. One year of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience as specified, of which at least a portion shall have been accomplished within five years prior to the date of filing, and possesses a master s degree from an accredited college or university. 3. Two years of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience as specified, of which at least a portion shall have been accomplished within five years prior to the date of filing, and possesses a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university. 4. Three years of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience as specified, of which at least a portion shall have been accomplished within five years prior to the date of filing, and possesses an associate in arts or associate in science degree or the equivalent from an accredited college. 5. Four years of full-time, salaried law enforcement experience as specified, of which at least a portion shall have been accomplished within five years prior to date of filing, and possesses a high school diploma or equivalent. (Govt. Code ) (Voters established term limits for Sheriff, beginning December On October 29, 2004 the Superior Court voided term limits for the sheriff.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 249,603 $ 2, Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 9,985 $ SECTION

33 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: State Senator Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: A United States citizen. (Art. IV, 2(c), Ca. Const.) Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms in the State Senate since November 6, (Art. IV, 2(a), Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 110,880 $ 1, Min. 40 Max. 60 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 3,000 $ American Independent Green Libertarian Natural Law Peace & Freedom $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Districts needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature 20th District nd District th District th District th District th District nd District LEGEND If any political party has less than 50 voters in the district in which the election is to be held, one tenth of the number of voters of that party is required. (E.C. 8062) Shared District SECTION

34 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms as State Superintendent of Public Instruction since November 6, (Art IX, 2, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 148,750 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 10,000 $ SECTION

35 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: Treasurer Term of Office: 4 Years Qualifications: Be a registered voter and otherwise qualified to vote for that office at the time that nomination papers are issued. (E.C. 201). May not have served for more than two terms for the office as Treasurer since November 6, (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION

36 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: United States Representative Term of Office: 2 Years Qualifications: 25 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States for at least 7 years and an inhabitant of the state at the time of the general election. (Art. I, 2(2), U.S. Const.) (Does not have to live in the District) Must meet party affiliation requirements prescribed by 8001 of the Elections Code to have name placed on the Primary Election ballot. (SOS Opinion dated 3/30/01) Term limits are not applicable. Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 162,100 $ 1, Min. 40 Max. 60 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 3,000 $ Districts American Independent Green Libertarian Natural Law Peace & Freedom $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of $ Value of each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures each Signatures Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed Signature needed Value$ of each Signature Signatures needed 22nd District th District th District th District th District th District th District st District nd District rd District th District th District th District th District th District th District nd District th District LEGEND If any political party has less than 50 voters in the district in which the election is to be held, one tenth of the number of voters of that party is required. (E.C. 8062) Shared Districts SECTION

37 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE AND SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE REQUIREMENTS Office: United States Senator Term of Office: 6 Years Qualifications: 30 years of age or older and a citizen of the United States for at least 9 years at the time of the general election. (Art. 1 3(3), U.S. Const.) Term limits are not applicable. Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 162,100 $ 3, Min. 65 Max. 100 All signers must be registered voters and members of the same political party as the candidate. (E.C. 8062) Signers must be registered to vote and affiliated with the same party as candidate Party: Signatures needed Value of each Signature Democratic & Republican 10,000 $ AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ $ $ $ $ SECTION

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39 SECTION 5 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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41 APPLYING FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS HOW DO I BEGIN SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS? STEP 1 APPLY FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU DOCUMENTS. Use the Candidate Registration and Qualification (CRQ) form to request candidate filing documents. Forms must be obtained from and filed with the RR/CC office, Election Information Section, 2nd Floor, Room Fill out Candidate Registration and Qualification (CRQ) form. 1. Name as you wish it to Appear on ballot 2. Full name as registered to vote 3. Residence address 4. Telephone/Fax numbers 5. and/or Web site address 6. Address and telephone number for publication/media/internet 7. Elective office title for which you are applying 8. Signature and date The Candidate Registration and Qualification form is also available on-line at Information on the form is used in also preparing the nomination documents. It is important that the information is accurate. This information will be printed on listings distributed to the news media and the general public. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS ARE VERIFIED AT THIS TIME. SECTION

42 APPLYING FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS (Cont d) STEP 2 ISSUING SIGNATURE IN LIEU DOCUMENTS An Application for Signature In Lieu and Nomination Documents is prepared from information provided on Candidate Registration and Qualification (CRQ) form. This Application must be signed by the candidate or an authorized agent acknowledging awareness of qualifications for office, campaign statement filing requirements, last day to file nomination papers, and receipt of election information booklet. You must verify that the candidate information, including the name to appear on ballot, office title, addresses, telephone/ fax numbers, and web site is printed correctly on all forms. The following will be issued to each candidate: a) Petition in lieu of filing fee forms. Each petition form must contain the candidate s name, office title and political party (if applicable) before it is circulated. b) Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions Information Booklet. SECTION

43 APPLYING FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS (Cont d) STEP 3 PETITION IN LIEU OF FILING FEE FORM is prepared from information provided on the Candidate Registration and Qualification form. SIGNER QUALIFICATIONS A signer must be a resident of the jurisdiction and the county and registered with the same party as the candidate for whom the petition is being circulated, except when a declines-to-state registrant may sign the petition of any partisan candidate whose party, at the time of submission of the petitions for verification, has notified the Secretary of State that it has adopted a rule allowing such registrants to vote their party s ballot at the ensuing primary election. A) EACH SIGNER must print and sign own name and include residence address. Exception: A signer who is unable to personally affix his/her own name and/or address on the petition may be assisted by another person. The voter must however, affix his/her own mark/signature on the petition. Two witnesses to signature (or mark) are required and such witnesses must also sign their names. 1. Married women must sign own name, not husband s. 2. P.O. Box numbers or mailing addresses are not acceptable. SECTION

44 APPLYING FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS (Cont d) STEP 3 PETITION IN LIEU OF FILING FEE FORM (Cont d) B) CIRCULATOR QUALIFICATIONS Must be a registered voter and resident of the election area in which the candidate is to be voted on, i.e., District or Division. NOTE: Circulators are not required to be affiliated with the same party as the candidate. If a district includes more than one county, the circulator can only circulate the petition in the county in which he or she resides. Only one circulator is allowed to circulate a petition section. Circulator must complete Affidavit of Circulator in own handwriting. DO NOT TYPE. 1. Fill in appropriate information in blank spaces. 2. Fill in dates signatures were obtained. 3. Fill in execution date and place of signing. 4. Sign name. Exception: Any registered voter of the State who is a candidate for any office may obtain signatures and sign his/her own nominating petitions regardless of whether the candidate resides in the jurisdiction. SECTION

45 APPLYING FOR SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PROCESS (Cont d) STEP 4 FILING SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE DOCUMENTS Petition in lieu of filing fee forms must be filed during the Signature In Lieu period with the elections official of the county in which the signatures were gathered. Each signature and residence address on petition in lieu of filing fee form is verified against the voter s Affidavit of Registration information. If a person signs in lieu petitions for more candidates than there are offices to be filled, the signatures are counted only on those petitions which, taken in the order filed, do not exceed the number of offices to be filled. Candidates will be notified immediately if there are irregularities regarding the number of invalid signatures. NOTE: Candidates not meeting the signature requirements for nomination will be issued a Nomination Paper for the supplemental signatures. Additional signatures to supplement any invalid signatures must be filed or the prorata portion of the fee paid by 5:00 p.m. on the last day to file nomination documents. TELEPHONE INFORMATION Call (562) or (562) , if you have any questions regarding the Signature In Lieu process. STEP 5 RECEIVE A SIGNATURE IN LIEU OF FILING FEE RECEIPT AT THIS TIME NOMINATION DOCUMENTS ARE ISSUED PROVISIONALLY, SUBJECT TO CHECKING THE VALIDITY OF THE SIGNATURES. YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE THE CANDIDATE HANDBOOK AND RESOURCE GUIDE AND A CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE PACKET. SECTION

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