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Statewide General Election – November 8, 2022
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November 8, 2022 Direct Primary Election
Candidate Filing Calendar
| Document | APplies to | Filing Period |
|---|---|---|
| File Declaration of Candidacy Period | ALL Legislative and local offices | Jul 18 – Aug 12, 2022 (E-113 – E-88) |
| Candidate’s Statement of Qualifications | Optional for All Candidates (County Voter Pamphlet/ Information Guide) | Jul 18 – Aug 12, 2022 (E-113 – E-88) |
| Code of Fair Campaign Practices | Optional for All Candidates | Jul 18 – Aug 12, 2022 (E-113 – E-88) |
| Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) | All Candidates (Excludes Federal Candidates) | Jul 18 – Aug 12, 2022 (E-113 – E-88) |
| Campaign Disclosure Statements (FPPC Forms) | All Candidates (Excludes Federal Candidates) | Refer to the FPPC for filing schedules |
| Candidate Filing Nomination Extension Period If the incumbent fails to file by deadline for their office, any other candidate may file for said office. | All Candidates, excluding incumbents (Only applicable if the incumbent fails to file and qualify during the regular Nomination Filing Period) | Aug 13, 2022 – Aug 17, 2022 (E-87 – E-83) |
| County Holiday – Labor Day | Elections Office Closed | Sept. 5, 2022 |
| County Voter Information Guides mailed ELEC §§9094(c), 13303-13304 | County Elections Department | Sept 29 – Oct 18, 2022 (E-40 – E-21) |
FPPC – Fair Political Practices Commission Filing Schedule
Please visit FPPC for additional information, including Forms, form instructions, and due dates.
When to File Campaign Statements: State & Local Filing Schedules
California Secretary of State (SOS) – Statewide Election Dates
Additional information from the Secretary of State for this election can be found on:
Voter Deadlines
| Event | dates |
|---|---|
| County Voter Information Guides mailed ELEC §§9094(c), 13303-13304 | Sept 29, 2022 – Oct 18 (E-40 – E-21) |
| Ballots are mailed to every registered voter ELEC §§3000.5, 3001 | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Last day to register to vote for the election ELEC §§ 2102 | Oct 24, 2022 (E-15) |
| Conditional voter registration period, for any voter who missed the deadline to register to vote. ELEC §§2170-2173 | Oct 25 – Nov 8, 2022 |
| New Citizen Eligibility to Register and Vote A new citizen is eligible to register and vote at the office of, or at another location designated by the county elections official at any time beginning on the 14th day before an election and ending at the close of polls on the election day following the date on which that person became a citizen. (E.C.§2185) | Oct 25 – Nov 8, 2022 |
| Last day to request replacement ballot by mail. After this date, registered voters may pick up in-person at the Elections office until Election Day. ELEC §3001 | Nov 1, 2022 (E-7) |
| Election Day ELEC §§1000, 1100, 14212 | November 8, 2022 Polls open 7 am – 8 pm |
| Last day that a ballot postmarked by election day and received for counting ELEC §§3017, 3020; Assembly Bill 37 | Nov 15, 2022 (subject to changes in state law) |
| Post-election audit (tentative date) | Nov 17, 2022 (tentative date) |
| Mailed Ballot signature verification deadline Last day to receive/process unsigned ballots or signature verification forms | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Official Canvass of Vote Registrar of Voters to certify election results ELEC §15372 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Statement of the Vote (SOS) | Dec 16, 2022 |