Special Election Calendar - April 3, 2018

Vacancy

Governor's Proclamation

On this date, the Governor issued his proclamation calling the special election.

The date of the special primary election is calculated by counting back nine Tuesdays or, if the ninth Tuesday is the day of or following a state holiday, ten Tuesdays preceding the day of the special general election at which the vacancy is to be filled.

If one candidate receives a majority of the votes (50% + 1), no special general election will be held.

Sections 10700, 10703¹; Gov. Code section 1773

Section 10704(a)

Section 10705

01/08/18
to
01/09/18

In-Lieu Petitions

Period for candidates to obtain forms from the county elections official for securing signatures in lieu of all or part of the filing fee. Signatures may also be applied to the signature requirement for the office on the Nomination Papers.

Sections 8061, 8106(b) & (d), 8106.5

In-Lieu Petitions Deadline

Last day to submit in-lieu filing fee petitions to the county elections official. Within 10 days after receipt of a petition, the county elections official shall notify the candidate of any deficiency.

Section 8106(b)(3)

Signatures in lieu of Filing Fees - Determine Sufficiency

Last day for the county elections official to determine the sufficiency of the in-lieu signatures submitted by the candidates. The candidate shall, at the time of obtaining nomination documents, pay a pro rata portion of the filing fee to cover any deficiency.

Sections 8061, 8106(b)(3)

01/20/18
(Saturday)
to
02/08/18

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers

Period for candidates to obtain and deliver Nomination Papers to the county elections official for filing. Candidates must also file a Declaration of Candidacy and Ballot Designation Worksheet during this period.

Filing fees shall be paid at the time the candidate obtains nomination forms from the county elections official.

Sections 8040, 8041, 8062, 10704, 13107.3

Sections 8105, 8106(b)(3)

01/20/18
(Saturday)
to
02/08/18

Candidate Statements in the County Voter Information Guide

During this period, State Assembly candidates may purchase space for a 250-word candidate statement in the voter information guide of the county or counties in the jurisdiction. Candidates for State Assembly may purchase statement space only if they have agreed to voluntary expenditure limits.

Gov. Code Section 85601(c)

Notice of Randomized Alphabet Drawing

Secretary of State to notify news media of the randomized drawing.

Section 13112(c) & (d)

02/05/18
to 03/20/18

Statement of Write-In Candidacy and Nomination Papers

Period for all write-in candidates to file their Statement of Write-In Candidacy and Nomination Papers with the county elections official.

Section 8601

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers Filed in Counties

Last day for any candidate to file the Declaration of Candidacy, Nomination Papers, and Ballot Designation Worksheet.

Sections 10704, 13107.3

Candidate Statements in the County Voter Information Guide

Last day for State Assembly candidates to purchase space for a 250-word candidate statement in the voter information guide of the county or counties in the jurisdiction. Candidates for State Assembly may purchase statement space only if they have agreed to voluntary expenditure limits.

Gov. Code Section 85601(c)

Political Party Endorsements

Last day for any qualified political party to submit to the county elections official a list of all candidates for voter-nominated office who will appear on any ballot in the county in question, and who have been endorsed by the party. The county elections official shall print any such list that is timely received from the state party chairperson in the sample ballot.

Section 13302(b)

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers Filed with Secretary of State

Last day for the county elections official to certify and file the Declaration of Candidacy, Nomination Papers, and Ballot Designation Worksheet with the Secretary of State.

Sections 10704, 13107.3

Notice to Each Candidate

Secretary of State to notify each candidate for voter-nominated office of the names, addresses, offices, occupations, and party preferences of all other persons who have filed for the same office.

Section 8121

Party Preference History Posting on Website

Secretary of State to post on its website the party preference history of each candidate for the preceding 10 years.

Section 8121

Randomized Alphabet Drawing

On this date, the Secretary of State draws the randomized alphabet to determine the order for placing candidates' names on the ballots. This drawing will be used for the special primary election and special general election if such run-off is necessary.

Section 13112(d)

Certified List of Candidates

Last day for the Secretary of State to send the Certified List of Candidates to the county elections official.

Section 8120

Military and Overseas Voters

Last day for the county elections officials to transmit ballots to military and overseas voters.

Section 3114

Counties Mail Voter Information Guides

Period in which the county elections official shall mail a polling place notice and voter information guide to each registered voter. The polling place notice may state whether the polling place is accessible to the physically handicapped.

Sections  13300.7, 13303, 13304

Precinct Board Members and Polling Places

Last day for the county elections official to appoint the members of the precinct boards and designate the polling places.

Section 12286

Vote-By-Mail Voters

Period in which any registered voter may apply to the county elections official for a vote-by-mail ballot for the special primary election.

Sections 3001, 3102(e), 10704(c)

Counties Mail Voter Information Guides - Deadline

Last day for the county elections official to mail voter information guides to voters for the special primary election.

Sections 13300.7, 13303, 13304

Voter Registration

Last day to register to vote in the special primary election.

Sections 2102, 2170

03/20/18
to
04/03/18

New Citizen Registration Period

Period in which new citizens may register to vote. A new citizen registering to vote after the close of registration shall provide the county elections official with proof of citizenship prior to voting and shall declare that he or she has established residency in California.

Sections 331, 3500, 3501

03/20/18
to
04/03/18

Conditional Voter Registration Period

Period in which an individual can “conditionally” register and vote provisionally at the county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline.

Section 2170

Statement of Write-In Candidacy and Nomination Papers

Last day to file as a write-in candidate.

Section 8601

Certified List of Write-In Candidates

Secretary of State will prepare and send the Certified List of Write-In Candidates to the county elections official.

Date designated by
Secretary of State

Party Preference History Posting on Website

Secretary of State to post on its website the party preference history of each write-in candidate for the preceding 10 years.

Section 8121

Bilingual Precinct Board Members

Last day to prepare a list of precincts to which bilingual officers were appointed. A copy of this list shall be made available to the public.

Section 12303(d)

Publication of Tally Center Location

On or before this date, a notice shall be published by the county elections official at least once in a newspaper of general circulation within the district specifying the public place to be used as the central tally center for counting the ballots.

Section 12109

Vote-By-Mail Voters

Last day for a county elections official to receive any voter's application for a vote-by-mail ballot for the special primary election.

Sections 3001, 3102(e), 10704(c)

Computer Program to Secretary of State

Last day for counties to verify their election night vote count computer programs and deposit copies thereof with the Secretary of State.

Section 15001

Military or Overseas Voter - Recalled to Service

Period in which a registered military or overseas voter recalled to service after March 27, 2018 (E-7), but before 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2018 (E-1), may appear before the county elections official where they are registered, or if within the state, in the county in which they have been recalled to service, and obtain a vote-by-mail ballot which may be voted in, or outside, the county elections official's office on or before the close of the polls and returned as are other voted vote-by-mail ballots.

Section 3111

03/28/18
to
04/03/18

Vote-By-Mail Ballots - Late Conditions

Period in which any voter may request in writing a vote-by-mail ballot if, because of specified conditions, he or she will be unable to go to the polls for an election. A written statement is not necessary if the vote-by-mail ballot is voted in the office of the elections official at the time of the request. The voter may designate any authorized representative to receive the ballot and return the voted vote-by-mail ballot.

Section 3021

04/02/18
[5:00 p.m.]

Military or Overseas Voter - Recalled to Service

Last day a registered military or overseas voter recalled to service after March 27, 2018 (E-7), but before 5:00 p.m. on April 2, 2018 (E-1), may appear before the county elections official where they are registered, or, if within the state, in the county in which they have been recalled to service, and obtain a vote-by-mail ballot which may be voted in, or outside, the county elections official’s office on or before the close of the polls and returned as are other voted vote-by-mail ballots.

Section 3111

Military or Overseas Voters

Any registered military or overseas voter or any individual born outside of the United States or District of Columbia whose parent or legal guardian was a resident of California when the parent was last living in the United States who has returned to their county of registration on or before this day, and to whom a vote-by-mail ballot has been mailed but not voted, may apply to vote in the county elections official's office or in a polling place.

An unregistered military or overseas voter who was 1) released from service after the close of registration and who has returned to his or her county of residence or 2) required to move under official active duty military orders after the close of registration may apply in person to register with the county elections official and vote in the election. Documentary proof of release from service or official military orders are required. On or before the day of the election, the county elections official shall deliver to the precinct board a list of military or overseas voters registered under Elections Code section 3108.

A military or overseas voter or any individual born outside of the United States or District of Columbia whose parent or legal guardian was a resident of California when the parent was last living in the United States who returns to the county after March 27, 2018 (E-7), may appear before the county elections official and apply for registration, a vote-by-mail ballot, or both. The county elections official shall register the voter, if not registered, and shall deliver a vote-by-mail ballot which may be voted in, or outside, the county elections official's office on or before the close of the polls on the day of the election and returned as are other voted vote-by-mail ballots.

Sections 300(b), 3109

Section 3108

Section 3110

New Citizen Registration

Last day for new citizen registration.

Sections 331, 3500, 3501

Conditional Voter Registration

Last day for conditional voter registration.

Section 2170

Special Primary Election and Vote-By-Mail Ballots

Polls open at 7:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m. Hand-delivered vote-by-mail ballots shall be received by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at any polling place in the county where the voter is registered, at the office of the elections official, or at any polling place within the state. If one candidate receives a majority of the votes (50% + 1), no special general election will be held.

Sections 3017, 10705, 14212

Vote-By-Mail Ballots - Late Conditions

Last day any voter may request in writing a vote-by-mail ballot because of specified conditions resulting in his or her absence from the polling place or precinct on Election Day.

Section 3021

Mailed Vote-By-Mail Ballots – Last Day to be Counted

Any vote-by-mail ballot cast shall be deemed timely if it is received by the elections official via the United States Postal Service or a bona fide private mail delivery company no later than three days after Election Day and either of the following is satisfied if: 1) The ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day or is time stamped or date stamped by a bona fide private mail delivery company on or before Election Day, or, 2) If the ballot has no postmark, a postmark with no date, or an illegible postmark, the vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope is date stamped by the elections official upon receipt of the vote-by-mail ballot from the United States Postal Service or a bona fide private mail delivery company, and is signed and dated pursuant to Section 3011 on or before Election Day.

Sections 3017, 3020

Vote-By-Mail Ballots - Unsigned Identification Envelope

Last day for a voter who did not sign the vote-by-mail ballot identification envelope to either sign the identification envelope at the office of the county elections official or complete and submit an "unsigned ballot statement" in person or by mail or email.

Section 3019

Official Canvass

Last day for the county elections official to complete the official canvass and certify the results to the Secretary of State.

Date designated by
Secretary of State