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Qualifications for Running for Office in 2020

March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election

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

  • Democratic Party (PDF)
  • Republican Party (PDF)
  • American Independent, Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom Parties (PDF)
  • Write-In Candidates (All Parties) (PDF)

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

  • United States Representative in Congress (PDF)
  • State Senator (PDF)
  • Member of the Assembly (PDF)

November 3, 2020, General Election

Summary of Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Presidential Elector - Independent Candidates (PDF)
  • Presidential Elector - Write-In Candidates (PDF)

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