JUNE 3, 2008

PRIMARY ELECTION

CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

MARIPOSA COUNTY

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

4982 10^TH STREET

P.O. BOX 247

MARIPOSA, CA 95338

(209) 966-2007

www.mariposacounty.org/elections

Important Information for the Candidate

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from the Registrar of Voters……………………………………4

Important Contact Information…………………………………………5

Abbreviated Election Calendar……………………….………………..6

General Qualifications for Public Office………….…….……………..8

Offices Scheduled for Election……………………………….……….9

Qualifications for Offices to be Filled…………………………………9

Declaration of Candidacy Procedures………………………………..10

Candidate Statement of Qualifications…………….…………………11

Fair Political Practices Commission…………………………………..14

Code of Fair Campaign Practices………………………..……………14

Political Signs……………………………………………………………15

Electioneering on Election Day………………………………………..16

Campaign Materials……………………………….……………………17

Election Night Reporting………………………………………………..18

Frequently Asked Questions……………………………………………18