Qualifications for Running for Office

June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements for President of the United States:

Democratic Party (pdf ~80KB)
Republican Party (pdf ~80KB)
American Independent, Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom Parties (pdf ~85KB)
Write-In Candidates (All Parties) (pdf ~84KB)

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements for United States Senator, United States Representative in Congress, State Senator, and Member of the Assembly:

United States Senator (pdf ~91KB)
United States Representative in Congress (pdf ~93KB)
State Senator and Member of the Assembly (pdf ~170KB)

November 6, 2012, General Election

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements:

Presidential Elector - Independent Candidates (pdf ~62KB)
Presidential Elector - Write-In Candidates (pdf ~63KB)

Candidate Resources

Ballot Designation Regulations (pdf ~40KB)
Ballot Designation Worksheet (pdf ~22KB)
Candidate Statements
Electoral College
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