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2008 California Election Calendar
 Cover (PDF)  

Preface and Table of Contents (PDF | Word)

Section 1: Party Qualification/Candidate Qualifications (PDF | Word)

  • Political Party Qualification
  • Candidate Qualifications and Information for Partisan Offices
Section 2: Nomination Requirements (PDF | Word)
  • Presidential Candidates
  • Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers (non-presidential candidates)
  • Party Affiliation of Candidates for Partisan Office
  • Petition in Lieu of Filing Fee and/or Nomination Paper
  • Additional Filing Requirements
Section 3: Candidate Filing Fees and Dates (PDF | Word)
  • Candidate Filing Fees and Sponsor Signatures
  • Presidential Candidates' Filing Dates - February 5, 2008 Presidential Primary
  • Candidates' Filing Dates - June 3, 2008 Statewide Direct Primary
  • Candidates' Filing Dates - November 4, 2008 General
  • Notes
  • Signature in Lieu Requirements - § 8106(a)(6) (Excel)
Section 4: Write-In Candidates (PDF | Word)
  • Presidential Candidates
  • Non-Presidential Candidates
  • Votes Required for Nomination - Congress
  • Votes Required for Nomination - State Senate
  • Votes Required for Nomination - State Assembly
Section 5: Presidential Primary Election - February 5, 2008 (PDF)
  • Summary of Presidential Primary Election Calendar (Word)
  • Calendar for the Presidential Primary Election (Word)
Section 6: Statewide Direct Primary Election - June 3, 2008 (PDF)
  • Summary of Statewide Direct Primary Election Calendar (Word)
  • Calendar for the Statewide Direct Primary Election (Word)
Section 7: Presidential Electors, Electoral College (PDF | Word)
  • Electors
  • Electoral College
  • Congressional Role
Section 8: Independent Candidates (PDF | Word)
  • Qualifications for Non-Presidential Candidates
  • Independent Presidential Candidates
  • Nomination Signatures Required for US Representative in Congress
  • Nomination Signatures Required for State Senate
  • Nomination Signature Required for State Assembly
Section 9: The General Election -- November 4, 2008 (PDF)
  • Summary of General Election Calendar (Word)
  • Calendar for the General Election (Word)
Section 10: Political Subdivisions (PDF | Word)
  • Political Subdivisions by County
  • Counties within Congressional Districts
  • Counties within State Senate Districts
  • Counties within Assembly Districts
  • Counties within Equalization and Courts of Appeal Districts
  • County Combinations of Assembly, Congressional, Senate, Equalization and Appelate Districts
Section 11: Calendars (PDF | Word)
  • 2006 Calendar
  • 2007 Calendar
  • 2008 Calendar
  • 2009 Calendar



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