INFORMATION BOOKLET SIGNATURES IN LIEU OF FILING FEE PETITIONS June 6, 2006 - Primary Election REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES A - CALIFORNI Prepared by REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK Election Coordination Section 12400 Imperial Highway Norwalk, CA 90650 (562) 462-2748 or (562) 462-2317 www.lavote.net or http://regrec.co.la.ca.us
SOTO ST. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGISTRAR-RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK 12400 IMPERIAL HWY., NORWALK, CA 90650 LOS ANGELES POMONA FWY. 60 5 WHITTIER BL. 605 110 HARBOR FWY FLORENCE AVE. MANCHESTER BL. ATLANTIC BL. FIRESTONE BL. IMPERIAL HWY TELEGRAPH RD. SANTA ANA FWY. 710 LONG BEACH FWY. PARAMOUNT BL. ROSEMEAD BL. SAN GABRIEL RIVER FWY. NORWALK BL. NORWALK 105 PIONEER BL. IMPERIAL HWY. IMPERIAL HWY. IMPERIAL HWY. VISITOR PARKING LIBRARY VISITOR PARKING N NORWALK BLVD. CITY HALL VOLUNTEER AV. MANUEL SALINAS AVE. RR/CC EMPLOYEE PARKING VOLUNTEER AV. RR/CC EMPLOYEE PARKING PARKING STRUCTURE COURT HOUSE SHERIFF STATION CIVIC CENTER DR. CIVIC CENTER DR.
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) 462-2317 or (562) 462-2319 A separate Candidate Handbook and Resource Guide will be issued during candidate nomination period beginning February 13, 2006 thru March 10, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: CALENDAR OF EVENTS... 1-2 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... 5-21 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... 22-26
SECTION 1 Calendar of Events
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 -
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 -
SECTION 2 Offices that require Filing Fee or Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee
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 -
SECTION 3 Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions
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 12400 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, 2006. 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 -
SECTION 4 Qualifications for Office and Signature In Lieu of Filing Fee Requirements
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 2002. (Art. IV 12, County Charter.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 167,672 $ 1,676.72 Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 6,707 $ 0.250000 SECTION 4-5 -
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, 1990. (Art V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 148,750 $ 2,975.00 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 $ 0.297500 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY $ 19.833334 GREEN PARTY $ 19.833334 LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 19.833334 $ 19.833334 $ 19.833334 SECTION 4-6 -
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, 1990. (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2,800.00 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 $ 0.280000 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 SECTION 4-7 -
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 2002. (Art. II, 4, County Charter.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 149,160 $ 1,491.60 Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 5,967 $ 0.250000 SECTION 4-8 -
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, 1990. (Art. V, 2, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 175,000 $ 3,500.00 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 $ 0.350000 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 23.333334 $ 23.333334 $ 23.333334 $ 23.333334 $ 23.333334 SECTION 4-9 -
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. ( 12900 (a) Insurance Code.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2,800.00 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 $ 0.280000 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 SECTION 4-10 -
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 $ 1,491.60 Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 5,967 $ 0.250000 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 www.lavote.net under candidate filing. SECTION 4-11 -
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, 1990. (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 2,625.00 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 $ 0.262500 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 SECTION 4-12 -
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, 1990. (Art. IV, 2(a), Ca. Const.) Districts Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 110,880 $ 1,108.80 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 $ 0.739200 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 7.392000 70 15.840000 99 11.200000 27 41.066667 53 20.920755 37th District 7.392000 7.392000 140 7.920000 30 36.960000 50 22.176000 38th District 7.392000 134 8.274627 145 7.646897 25 44.352000 60 18.480000 39th District 7.392000 58 19.117242 51 21.741200 26 42.646154 93 11.922581 40th District 7.392000 118 9.396611 95 11.671579 28 39.600000 94 11.795745 41st District 7.392000 7.392000 142 7.808451 35 31.680000 78 14.215385 42nd District 7.392000 7.392000 7.392000 29 38.234483 69 16.069570 43rd District 7.392000 7.392000 118 9.396611 30 36.960000 89 12.458427 44th District 7.392000 7.392000 102 10.870600 39 28.430770 110 10.080000 45th District 7.392000 7.392000 75 14.784000 28 39.600000 7.392000 46th District 147 7.542860 52 21.323077 34 32.611765 30 36.960000 7.392000 47th District 7.392000 7.392000 86 12.893024 74 14.983784 109 10.172480 48th District 7.392000 75 14.784000 33 33.600000 100 11.088000 139 7.976980 49th District 7.392000 62 17.883871 48 23.100000 25 44.352000 135 8.213334 50th District 7.392000 47 23.591490 44 25.200000 41 27.044000 7.392000 51st District 7.392000 78 14.215385 56 19.800000 109 10.172480 130 8.529231 52nd District 7.392000 73 15.189042 32 34.650000 129 8.595349 7.392000 53rd District 7.392000 7.392000 7.392000 39 28.430770 102 10.870590 54th District 7.392000 7.392000 134 8.274627 39 28.430770 129 8.595349 55th District 7.392000 77 14.400000 76 14.589474 56 19.800000 7.392000 56th District 7.392000 64 17.325000 69 16.069600 35 31.680000 7.392000 57th District 7.392000 61 18.177050 62 17.883871 29 38.234483 126 8.800000 58th District 7.392000 67 16.549254 53 20.920755 31 35.767742 7.392000 59th District 7.392000 147 7.542860 134 8.274627 27 41.066667 77 14.400000 60th District 7.392000 82 13.521952 105 10.560000 32 34.650000 74 14.983784 61st District 7.392000 62 17.883871 57 19.452632 24 46.200000 113 9.812390 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 4-13 -
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, 1990. (Art. XIII, 17, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 1,312.50 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 $ 0.250000 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 8.750000 $ 8.750000 $ 8.750000 $ 8.750000 $ 8.750000 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 4-14 -
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, 1990. (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 131,250 $ 2,625.00 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 $ 0.262500 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 $ 17.500000 SECTION 4-15 -
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 24004.3) (Voters established term limits for Sheriff, beginning December 2002. 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 $ 2,496.03 Min. 20 Max. 40 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 9,985 $ 0.250000 SECTION 4-16 -
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, 1990. (Art. IV, 2(a), Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (1% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 110,880 $ 1,108.80 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 $ 0.369600 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 7.392000 7.392000 137 8.093431 54 20.533334 7.392000 22nd District 7.392000 7.392000 87 12.744828 57 19.452632 7.392000 24th District 7.392000 122 9.088525 110 10.080000 58 19.117242 7.392000 26th District 7.392000 7.392000 7.392000 142 7.808451 7.392000 28th District 7.392000 7.392000 7.392000 90 12.320000 7.392000 30th District 7.392000 119 9.317650 101 10.978218 72 15.400000 7.392000 32nd District 7.392000 104 10.661540 107 10.362617 43 25.786047 7.392000 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 4-17 -
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, 1990. (Art IX, 2, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 148,750 $ 2,975.00 Min. 65 Max. 100 (E.C. 8062) Party: Non Partisan In Lieu Signatures needed Value of each Signature 10,000 $ 0.297500 SECTION 4-18 -
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, 1990. (Art. V, 11, Ca. Const.) Salary Filing Fee (2% of salary) Number of Nominating Signatures $ 140,000 $ 2,800.00 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 $ 0.280000 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 $ 18.666667 SECTION 4-19 -
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 $ 1,621.00 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 $ 0.540333 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 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 25 64.840000 61 26.573800 25th District 10.806667 142 11.415493 10.806667 38 42.657895 73 22.205480 26th District 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 37 43.810811 118 13.737290 27th District 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 43 37.697675 139 11.661871 28th District 10.806667 10.806667 127 12.763780 41 39.536590 120 13.508334 29th District 10.806667 10.806667 143 11.335665 48 33.770834 10.806667 30th District 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 50 32.420000 121 13.396695 31st District 10.806667 10.806667 83 19.530121 50 32.420000 10.806667 32nd District 10.806667 91 17.813187 83 19.530121 44 36.840910 10.806667 33rd District 10.806667 10.806667 129 12.565892 105 15.438100 10.806667 34th District 10.806667 79 20.518990 69 23.492754 46 35.239133 10.806667 35th District 10.806667 114 14.219300 73 22.205480 10.806667 10.806667 36th District 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 58 27.948276 10.806667 37th District 10.806667 10.806667 110 14.736364 157 10.324841 10.806667 38th District 10.806667 88 18.420455 75 21.613334 46 35.239133 10.806667 39th District 10.806667 102 15.892157 94 17.244681 67 24.194030 10.806667 42nd District 10.806667 138 11.746377 10.806667 51 31.784314 89 18.213500 46th District 10.806667 10.806667 10.806667 78 20.782060 100 16.210000 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 4-20 -
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 $ 3,242.00 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 $ 0.324200 AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY GREEN PARTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATURAL LAW PARTY PEACE & FREEDOM PARTY $ 21.613334 $ 21.613334 $ 21.613334 $ 21.613334 $ 21.613334 SECTION 4-21 -
SECTION 5 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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 2013. 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. E-mail 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 www.lavote.net. 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 5-22 -
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, e-mail 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 5-23 -
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 5-24 -
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 5-25 -
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) 466-1310 or (562) 462-2317, 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 5-26 -
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