Candidate Filing begins July 15
Starting Monday, July 15 those persons interested in running for one of about 125 local school and special district offices up for election in the 2024 Presidential General Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters’ office.
To view the full list of school and special district offices on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 Presidential General Election visit: ocvote.gov/elections/whats-on-the-ballot.
To qualify for one of the offices up for election, a candidate shall be a registered voter in the district and, if applicable, in the trustee area or director division.
Eligible citizens can download many of the required candidacy documents by using the Registrar of Voters Candidate Filing Portal on our website (ocvote.gov/candidates), prior to filing the documents at the Registrar of Voters’ office.
The Registrar of Voters also issues candidacy documents at its office, 1300 S. Grand Ave., Building C in Santa Ana, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Candidates must file these completed forms in that office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, August 9.
For more information about candidate filing including how to schedule an appointment, visit ocvote.gov/candidates or call (714) 567-7600.
Those interested in running for one of about 80 city offices up for election must pick up and file candidate documents at the appropriate City Clerk’s office during regular business hours.
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