Candidate Instructional Guide November 2024

Running for Office

ORDER OF NAMES ON THE BALLOT

The Secretary of State shall conduct a randomized alphabetical drawing after the close of the nomination period to determine the order of names on the ballot. Candidates shall be notified of the order via email within one week of the drawing.

CANDIDATE ACTION CALENDAR

Action/Description

Date

07/15/2024 08/9/2024

Nomination Period.

Nomination Documents Filing Deadline with the City Clerk.

08/9/2024

Secretary of State to Hold Randomized Alphabetical Drawing.

08/15/2024

First Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement Form 460 Filing Deadline.

09/26/2024

09/9/2024 10/22/2024

Write-in Nomination Period.

Contribution/Independent Expenditures ($1,000 to or from a single source)

08/7/2024 11/05/2024

Second Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement Form 460 Filing Deadline.

10/24/2024

Election Day

11/05/2024

Filing deadline for Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements Form 460.

01/31/2025

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