Section 6: June 3, 2014, Primary Election Calendar

Statewide constitutional office candidates who wish to purchase space for a 250-word candidate statement in the state Voter Information Guide must accept the voluntary expenditure limits by February 12, 2014 (E-111).

Verification of Independent Expenditures

The Verification of Independent Expenditures (Form 462) is used to identify an individual responsible for ensuring that the campaign committee's independent expenditures were not coordinated with the listed candidate or measure committee (or the opponent) and that the committee will report all contributions and reimbursements as required by law. An independent expenditure is not subject to state or local contribution limits. This form must be emailed to the Fair Political Practices Commission within 10 days of an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more.

NOTE: For purposes of this calendar the E-date shall begin at E-158.

$5,000 Report (Electronic Filers Only)

Candidates for state office and their controlled committees and committees primarily formed to support or oppose state measures must file a disclosure report within 10 business days if $5,000 or more is received from a single source outside the 90-day election cycle.

Recipient committees must file a disclosure report within 10 business days of making a contribution of $5,000 or more or an independent expenditure of $5,000 or more to support or oppose the qualification or passage of a single state ballot measure.

NOTE: The filing period for this report begins the day following the last general election; however, for purposes of this calendar the E-date shall begin at E-158.

Last Day to Count Registrations Toward the Qualification of a New Political Party

Last day any person may register or re-register to vote to declare a preference for a political body in order for that body to qualify to participate in the primary election.

Voting System Procedures

On or before this date, the Secretary of State shall review and, if necessary, amend, administrative procedures for use with each of the voting systems pursuant to Division 19 of the Elections Code.

Pre-Election Residency Confirmation Procedure

January 3, 2014 (E-151) is the suggested day for county elections officials to begin conducting a pre-election residency confirmation procedure as provided in Elections Code section 2220. This procedure shall be completed by March 5, 2014 (E-90).

County elections officials shall not be required to mail a residency confirmation postcard to any voter who has voted at an election held within the last six months preceding the start of the confirmation procedure.

Report of Registration — 154-Day County Report Summaries Due

By this date, county elections officials shall send to the Secretary of State a summary statement showing the number of registered voters in their counties as of December 31, 2013 (E-154).

Candidate Statements in the State Voter Information Guide

Period in which statewide constitutional office candidates may purchase a space for a 250-word candidate statement in the official state Voter Information Guide. Candidates for statewide constitutional office may purchase space for a candidate statement only if they have agreed to voluntary expenditure limits.

Statewide Ballot Measures — Ballot Label and Title and Summary Deadline

The Attorney General is asked to provide, no later than this date, all official ballot labels and titles and summaries for the statewide ballot measures that have qualified for the primary election so that the Secretary of State has sufficient time to translate the ballot labels and titles and summaries into any required languages prior to public display of the state Voter Information Guide.

Supplemental Independent Expenditure Report

Last day to file supplemental independent expenditure reports (SIER). These reports disclose independent expenditures of $1,000 or more in a calendar year to support or oppose a candidate, a measure, or qualification of a measure. SIER are to be filed at the same time and in the same places as would be required if the filer were primarily formed to support or oppose the candidate, measure, or measure qualification affected by the independent expenditure.

Candidates may make independent expenditures using their personal funds to support or oppose other candidates. Candidates and controlled committees cannot make independent expenditures using campaign funds to support or oppose other candidates but can use campaign funds to support or oppose a measure.

Statewide Ballot Measures — Argument Submission Deadline

Last day for the submittal to the Secretary of State of arguments for or against each qualified statewide ballot measure. Arguments shall not exceed 500 words. Once submitted, no argument may be changed or amended.

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers

Period in which all candidates for statewide constitutional offices, United States House of Representatives, and State Senate and Assembly must file their declarations of candidacy for office and circulate their nomination papers and deliver them to the county elections official for filing. All candidates must pay the nonrefundable filing fees or present petitions in lieu of signatures at the time they receive their nomination papers from the county elections official. The number of valid signatures in lieu of the filing fee any candidate obtains may be subtracted from the number required for his or her nomination papers. A candidate shall not be required to execute a nomination paper if the number of signatures in lieu of the filing fee that meet the nomination requirement on the in-lieu petitions equals or exceeds the minimum number required by Section 8062. All nomination documents for the above-listed candidates must be left with the county elections official for filing with the Secretary of State.

Candidate Statements in the County Official Sample Ballot

Period in which candidates for United States House of Representatives and State Senate and Assembly may purchase space for a 250-word candidate statement in the voter information portion of the official sample ballot(s) of the county or counties in their jurisdiction. Candidates for State Senate and Assembly may purchase space for a candidate statement only if they have agreed to voluntary expenditure limits.

Candidate Intention Statement

Last day for the Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501) to be filed in order for statewide constitutional office candidates accepting the voluntary expenditure limits to qualify to purchase space for a 250-word statement in the state Voter Information Guide.

Statewide Ballot Measures — Analysis, "Yes" and "No" Statements, Bond Statement, and Text Deadline

The Legislative Analyst and Legislative Counsel are asked to provide, no later than this date, all official analyses, "Yes" and "No" statements, and texts of the measures that have qualified for the primary election ballot, as well as a statement of bond debt, if necessary, so that the Secretary of State has sufficient time to prepare copy for public display and to translate the state Voter Information Guide into any required languages.

Political Party Statement of Purpose Deadline

Last day for political parties to submit statements of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, for inclusion in the state Voter Information Guide.

State Voter Information Guide Available for Public Examination

Period in which the state Voter Information Guide for the primary election will be available for public examination.

Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fees

Last day for candidates for statewide constitutional offices, Members of the United States House of Representatives, and Members of the State Senate or Assembly to turn in their petitions to the county elections official of the county in which the petition signers reside and are registered to vote. Upon receipt of the required number of in-lieu signatures, or of a sufficient combination of such signatures and the prorated filing fee, the county elections official shall issue the nomination papers provisionally. Within 10 days after receipt of a petition, the county elections official shall notify the candidate of any deficiency. The candidate shall then cover the deficiency either by submitting supplemental signatures or by paying a prorated portion of the filing fee no later than March 7, 2014 (E-88). Any candidate who submits a number of valid in-lieu signatures that meet the nomination signatures requirement and equals or exceeds the minimum number required by Section 8062 for his or her nomination papers shall not be required to file the nomination papers.

Randomized Alphabet Drawing — Notice

Last day for the Secretary of State to notify the news media and other interested parties of the place of the randomized alphabet drawing to be held at 11:00 a.m. on March 13, 2014 (E-82).

Pre-Election Residency Confirmation Procedure Deadline

By this date, county elections officials must complete the pre-election residency confirmation procedure.

Election Cycle Reports — 24-hr. Contribution Report

During the 90 days immediately preceding an election and including election day, the following contributions that total in the aggregate of $1,000 or more must be reported within 24 hours to the Secretary of State's office by online or electronic transmission only: Contributions made to a candidate, office holder, political party committee, or a committee primarily formed to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure; contributions received by a candidate, officeholder, a political party committee, a candidate in a CALPERS or CALSTRS election, or a committee primarily formed to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure. (Deadlines are extended to the next business day when they fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or an official state holiday, except for the weekend before an election.) Recipients of non-monetary or in-kind contributions must file within 48 hours of the date the contribution was received. Such contributions may be reported on a Contribution Report (Form 497).

Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fees — Supplemental Deadline

Last day a candidate may submit supplemental signatures to the county elections official or pay a prorated portion of the filing fee to cover any deficiency in the filing fee payment.

Candidate Statements in the County Official Sample Ballot Deadline

Last day candidates for United States House of Representatives and State Senate and Assembly may purchase space for a 250-word candidate statement in the official sample ballot(s) of the county or counties in their jurisdiction. Candidates for State Senate and Assembly may purchase statement space only if they have agreed to voluntary expenditure limits.

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers Filing Deadline

No later than 5:00 p.m. on this day, candidates for statewide constitutional offices, United States House of Representatives, and State Senate and Assembly must deliver to the county elections official for filing their declarations of candidacy, nomination papers, and ballot designation worksheets.

Nomination Period Extension — Death of Candidate for Voter-Nominated Office

If a candidate has filed nomination papers for nomination at the primary election for a voter-nominated office and that candidate dies after March 7, 2014 (E-88), and on or before March 12, 2014 (E-83) any qualified person may circulate and deliver nomination documents for the office to the county elections official not later than 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 2014 (E-74).

Last Day State Voter Information Guide Available for Public Examination and Copy Delivered to the State Printer

Last day the state Voter Information Guide for the primary election will be available for public examination. Last day for the Secretary of State to deliver copy for preparation of the state Voter Information Guide to the Office of State Publishing.

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 in the official sample ballot.

Randomized Alphabet Drawing

The Secretary of State shall conduct the randomized alphabet drawing at 11:00 a.m. and mail the results immediately to county elections officials so that they may determine the order in which the candidates shall appear on the primary election ballot.

First Pre-Election Statement

Last day to file campaign statements with the Political Reform Division for candidates and committees for the period ending March 17, 2014 (E-78).

Notice to Candidates

On or before this day, but not fewer than five days before sending the certified list of candidates to the county elections officials, the Secretary of State shall notify each candidate for voter-nominated office of the names, addresses, offices, ballot designations, and party preferences of all other persons who have filed for the same office.

Death of a Candidate for Nonpartisan Office

If an incumbent is a candidate for a nonpartisan statewide office and only one other candidate, excluding write-in candidates, has qualified to have his or her name placed on the ballot for that office, and either the challenger or the incumbent dies after the hour of 12:01 a.m. on March 27, 2014 (E-68), an election shall not be conducted, no votes cast for that office shall be counted, and if counted the votes shall be null and void.

Nomination Period Deadline — Death of a Candidate for Nonpartisan Office

Last day for any qualified person to file nomination documents for a nonpartisan office where only an incumbent and one other candidate, excluding write-in candidates, have qualified and either one of the candidates has died after March 7, 2013 (E-88), but before March 27, 2014 (E-68).

Military or Overseas Voter Ballot Applications

First day the county elections official may process applications for military or overseas voter ballots. Any applications received by the county elections official prior to this day shall be kept and processed on or after this date. If the applicant is not a resident of the county to which he or she has applied, the elections official receiving the application shall forward it immediately to the proper county.

NOTE: A request for a vote-by-mail ballot from a military or overseas voter will be deemed an affidavit of registration and an application for permanent vote-by-mail status.

Report of Registration — 60-Day Count Report

Period in which county elections officials shall send to the Secretary of State a summary statement showing the number of registered voters in their counties, by political party preference and in each political subdivision thereof. This statement is based on the number of persons registered as of April 4, 2014 (E-60).

Voter Registration Files to the Secretary of State for State Voter Information Guide Mailing

Last day for county elections officials to send the Secretary of State a copy of their load files of all voters registered as of April 4, 2014 (E-60). The copy of the voter registration file should reflect the results of the pre-election residency confirmation procedure.

Military or Overseas Voters — Ballots

Last day for the county elections official to transmit ballots to absent military or overseas voters.

State Voter Information Guides to State and Local Officials and Public Institutions

By this date, the Secretary of State shall send a specified number of copies of the state Voter Information Guide to city and county elections officials, members of the Legislature, proponents of statewide ballot measures, public libraries, and educational institutions.

State Voter Information Guide Mailing

Period in which the Secretary of State shall mail state Voter Information Guides to all households in which voters were registered by April 4, 2014 (E-60). This mailing is based on the voter registration files provided by county elections officials to the Secretary of State by April 14, 2014 (E-50).

Sample Ballots — County Mailing

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

Quarterly Statements by Ballot Measure Committees

Last day for committees that have qualified as a recipient committee and are primarily formed to support or oppose the qualification, passage, or defeat of any measure to file a quarterly campaign statement for the period January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014.

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.

Vote-By-Mail Ballot Applications for Out-of-State Emergency Workers

Period within which, upon the declaration of an out-of-state emergency by the Governor and the issuance of an executive order authorizing an out-of-state emergency worker to cast a ballot outside of his or her home precinct, an out-of-state emergency worker may request and vote a vote-by-mail ballot, which must be delivered to the elections official by mail or by hand, on or before the close of polls on Elections Day.

State Voter Information Guide Mailing — Deadline

Last day for the Secretary of State, or the county elections official, if appropriate, to mail state Voter Information Guides to all households in which voters were registered by April 4, 2014 (E-60).

24-Hour Statement of Organization — Recipient Committees and Slate Mailer Organizations

A recipient committee or slate mailer organization that qualifies during the 16 days prior to an election in which it must file pre-election statements must file a Statement of Organization Recipient Committee (Form 410) within 24 hours of qualification with the filing officer who will receive the committee's original disclosure statements by personal delivery, facsimile transmission, or guaranteed overnight delivery.

Notice of Change of Address Within County

Last day before the primary election for any voter to send a notice or letter advising the county elections official of a change of address within the county. The notice or letter shall be mailed (postmarked by this date) or delivered to the county elections official by this date and is effective upon receipt. The notice or letter may also be submitted to the Department of Motor Vehicles or any National Voter Registration Act designated agency prior to the election. The county elections official shall correct the registration records accordingly. The notice or letter is in lieu of re-registering.

Statement of Write-In Candidacy and Nomination Papers

Last day for a write-in candidate to leave a statement of write-in candidacy and nomination papers with the county elections official for filing with the Secretary of State.

New Citizen Registration Period

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 May 20, 2014 (E-14) and ending at the close of polls on June 3, 2014 (E).

The ballots of new citizens shall be received and canvassed at the same time and under the same procedure as vote-by-mail ballots.

Supplemental Independent Expenditure Report

Last day to file supplemental independent expenditure reports (SIER). These reports disclose independent expenditures of $1,000 or more in a calendar year to support or oppose a candidate, a measure, or qualification of a measure. SIER are to be filed at the same time and in the same places as would be required if the filer were primarily formed to support or oppose the candidate, measure, or measure qualification affected by the independent expenditure.

Candidates may make independent expenditures using their personal funds to support or oppose other candidates. Candidates and controlled committees cannot make independent expenditures using campaign funds to support or oppose other candidates but can use campaign funds to support or oppose a measure.

Computer Processing of Vote-By-Mail Ballots

Counties having the necessary computer capability may begin to process their vote-by-mail ballots on this date. This process may be completed to the point of placing the ballot information on a computer medium, but under NO circumstances may a vote count be accessed or released until 8:00 p.m. on June 3, 2014 (E).

All other county elections officials shall start to process vote-by-mail ballots at 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.

State Voter Information Guide Supplemental Mailing by County

Last day for county elections officials to mail state Voter Information Guides to voters who registered between Saturday, April 5, 2014 (E-59) and May 5, 2014 (E-29), inclusive.

Vote-By-Mail Ballot Application

Last day for the county elections official to receive any voter's application for a vote-by-mail ballot and to issue such ballot for the primary election. This includes military or overseas voters.

See Items #100 and #101 for exceptions.

Military or Overseas Voter — Recalled to Military Service

A registered military or overseas voter recalled to service after May 27, 2014 (E-7), but before 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2014 (E-1), may appear before the county elections official in the county in which the military or overseas voter is registered or, if within the state, in the county in which he or she is recalled to service and apply for a vote-by-mail ballot which may be transmitted to the voter by facsimile, or by email or online transmission if the elections official makes the transmission option available.

The vote-by-mail ballot may be voted in, or outside, the elections official's office on or before the close of the polls on Election Day and returned in the same manner as other vote-by-mail ballots. To be counted, the ballot must be returned to the elections official's office in person, by facsimile transmission, or by an authorized person on or before the close of the polls on Election Day.

If the military or overseas voter appears in the county in which he or she is recalled to service, rather than the county to which he or she is registered, the elections official shall coordinate with the elections official in the county in which the military or overseas voter is registered to provide the ballot that contains the appropriate measures and races for the precinct in which the military or overseas voter is registered.

Issue Advocacy Report (Electronic Filing Only)

A disclosure report must be filed within 48 hours by anyone spending or promising to pay $50,000 or more for a communication disseminated, broadcast, or otherwise published within 45 days of an election, if the communication clearly identifies a candidate for state elective office but does not expressly advocate the election or defeat of that candidate.

24-Hr Statement of Organization — Recipient Committees and Slate Mailer Organizations

A recipient committee or slate mailer organization that qualifies during the 16 days prior to an election in which it must file pre-election statements must file a Statement of Organization Recipient Committee (Form 410) within 24 hours of qualification with the filing officer who will receive the committee's original disclosure statements by personal delivery, facsimile transmission, or guaranteed overnight delivery.

Military or Overseas Voter — Recalled to Military Service

Last day a registered military or overseas voter recalled to service after May 27, 2014 (E-7), but before 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2014 (E-1), may obtain from the county elections official a vote-by-mail ballot which can be voted in, or outside, the county elections official's office on or before the close of the polls on Election Day and returned in the same manner as other voted vote-by-mail ballots. To be counted, the ballot shall be returned to the elections official's office in person, by facsimile transmission, or by an authorized person on or before the close of the polls on Election Day.

Election Cycle Reports — 24-Hr. Independent Expenditure Report

During the 90 days immediately preceding an election and including election day, all candidates and committees that make an independent expenditure of $1,000 or more to support or oppose a single candidate for elective state office or a single state ballot measure must report the expenditure within 24 hours to the Secretary of State's office by online or electronic transmission only. For independent expenditures made in connection with a CalPERS or CalSTRS election, a copy must also be filed with the relevant board office. (Deadlines for 24-hour reporting of independent contributions which fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or an official state holiday are NOT extended to the next business day.) Such independent expenditure reports may be reported on an Independent Expenditure Report (Form 496).

Military or Overseas Voters

Last day an unregistered military or overseas voter who was released from service after May 19, 2014 (E-15), the close of registration, and who has returned to his or her county of residence may apply in person to register with the county elections official and vote in the election. Documentary proof of release from service is 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.

Any registered military or overseas voter 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 for a second vote-by-mail ballot. The elections official shall require him or her to sign an authorization to cancel the vote-by-mail ballot previously issued and shall then issue another vote-by-mail ballot to the voter or certify to the precinct board that the voter is eligible to vote in the precinct polling place of his or her residence.

Last day a military or overseas voter who returns to the county after May 27, 2014 (E-7) may appear before the county elections official and make application 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 Election Day and returned as are other voted vote-by-mail ballots.

Request for 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.

New Citizen Registration Period — Last Day

Last day a new citizen registering to vote after the close of registration can provide the county elections official with proof of citizenship prior to voting and declare that he or she has established residency in California.

The ballots of new citizens shall be received and canvassed at the same time and under the same procedure as vote-by-mail ballots.

Official Canvass — Beginning

Beginning no later than the Thursday following the election, the county elections official must begin the official canvass of the precinct returns. This canvass must be completed no later than July 1, 2014 (E+28).

Report of Registration — 15-Day Statewide Report Published

On or before this date the Secretary of State will release a statewide report showing the number of registered voters, by political party preference, in the state, each county, and each political subdivision thereof. This report is based on the summary statements sent by each county elections official by May 27, 2014 (E-7).

Statement of Results to Secretary of State

By this date, the county elections official shall send to the Secretary of State, in an electronic format, one complete copy of the returns for all candidates voted for at the primary election, including statewide constitutional offices, United States House of Representatives, and State Senate and Assembly, and for all statewide ballot measures.

Certificates of Nomination

Secretary of State shall issue certificates of nomination to candidates nominated for statewide constitutional offices, United States House of Representatives, and State Senate and Assembly.

Supplemental Independent Expenditure Report

Last day to file supplemental independent expenditure reports (SIER). These reports disclose independent expenditures of $1,000 or more in a calendar year to support or oppose a candidate, a measure, or qualification of a measure. SIER are to be filed at the same time and in the same places as would be required if the filer were primarily formed to support or oppose the candidate, measure, or measure qualification affected by the independent expenditure.

Candidates may make independent expenditures using their personal funds to support or oppose other candidates. Candidates and controlled committees cannot make independent expenditures using campaign funds to support or oppose other candidates but can use campaign funds to support or oppose a measure.