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Candidate’s Guide to Running for Public Office General Election November 3, 2020 Prepared by: Shasta County Clerk/Elections 1643 Market St Redding, CA 96001 530-225-5730 www.shastavotes.org
Disclaimer: The materials and information provided is for general information purposes. The
information is not legal advice and Shasta County Clerk/Elections staff is unable to provide you legal
advice. This guide does not have the force and effect of law. Because legal advice is dependent on
the specific circumstances of each situation and can only be provided by legal counsel, it is your
responsibility to determine whether the information provided applies to a specific situation and to
seek legal counsel for assistance. Moreover, the information contained herein is not guaranteed to
be up to date. If you have questions that do not require providing you with legal advice, we
encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so that we can assist you.
All references contained in this guide are to the California Elections Code unless otherwise stated.
2|PageContents
Calendar of Important Dates ........................................................................................................................... 6
Offices up for Election November 3, 2020 .................................................................................................. 7
Voter Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices ..............................................................................................................................7
School District Board Members......................................................................................................................................................8
Special District Board Members .....................................................................................................................................................9
Office Filing Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 10
1. Complete an application ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2. Review and complete required forms ............................................................................................................................ 10
3. Submit the completed forms to the office for review. ........................................................................................... 10
4. Schedule an appointment for execution. ..................................................................................................................... 10
Steps to Becoming a Candidate ........................................................................................................... 11
Primary Runoff Candidates .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Declaration of Candidacy ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
City Offices Nomination Petition .................................................................................................................................... 11
Petition Signers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Petition Circulator .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Write-In Candidates ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ballot Name and Designation ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Guidelines for Ballot Name: ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Guidelines for Ballot Designation: ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Candidate Statement of Qualifications ................................................................................................................................... 14
Cost for Candidate Statements .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Candidates for State Legislative and Federal Office ................................................................................................... 14
Non-Partisan Offices ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Electronic Only Statements ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
Statement Guidelines .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Word Count Rules ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Indigent Candidate ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Campaign Finance ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Federal Election Commission ....................................................................................................................................................... 19
3|PageFEC Forms .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Fair Political Practices Commission .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700 ................................................................................................................ 19
Candidate Controlled Committees for County Office ................................................................................................ 19
Common Campaign Finance Forms ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Voter Information ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Political Advertising Standards ................................................................................................................... 22
Mailings .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Mass Mailing ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Slate Mailer ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Campaign Signs ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
California Department of Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 23
Shasta County Public Works .................................................................................................................................................... 23
City of Redding................................................................................................................................................................................ 23
City of Anderson............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Shasta Lake City ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Electioneering .................................................................................................................................................. 24
Exit Polls ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Poll Watchers .................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Post-Election .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Official Canvass ................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Vote by mail ballots turned in on Election Day .............................................................................................................. 25
Write-In Ballots............................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Provisional Ballots ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25
Damaged Ballots ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Elections Contacts .......................................................................................................................................... 26
4|PageDear Candidate:
We are happy to present you with the Candidate’s Guide to Running for Office for the upcoming
General Election to be held on November 3, 2020.
The guide is prepared to assist you through the nomination and election process and is intended to
provide general information. While staff has attempted to be as informative as possible in compiling
this information, and we appreciate the opportunity to address your questions not answered in this
guide, the law prohibits employees from answering questions of a legal nature. This guide is not
intended as a substitute for legal counsel. For your protection, we strongly urge you to consult an
attorney.
We are available to provide information regarding your campaign for public office. Please feel free to
call or email us with questions. Because of the current pandemic, we are requiring appointments for
filing in person. Our office is located in the southeast corner of the Market Street Promenade, 1643
Market Street, and we are staffed from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call 225-25730
or visit https://www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us/candidate-application/ to apply for candidacy.
Good luck to you, and please stay safe.
Regards,
Cathy Darling Allen
Shasta County Clerk/Registrar of Voters
5|PageCalendar of Important Dates
Date Days to Event
June 25 – July 15 E-131-111 Candidate Statement period for State Voter Information Guide for
statewide offices.
Declaration of Candidacy period.
July 13 – Aug 7 E-113-88 Nomination Petitions for city candidates.
Candidate Statement period.
July 28 E-98 Deadline for run-off candidates to change Ballot Designation.
July 31 E-95 Deadline for Semi-Annual Campaign Disclosure Statements.
Deadline for Declaration of Candidacy.
August 10 E-88 Deadline for Nomination Signatures.
Deadline for Candidate Statements.
August 8 – 13 E-87 to E-83 Extension of Declaration of Candidacy period, if incumbent does
t fil
August 17 E-78 Deadline for County office Pre-election Campaign Disclosure
Statement covering 7/1/2020 - 7/13/2020
August 27 E-68 Certified List of Candidates issued by the State.
September 4 E-60 Military and overseas voter ballot mailing period.
Sept 7-Oct 20 E-57 to E-14 Write-In Candidate filing period.
Deadline for 1st Pre-Election Campaign Disclosure Statement
September 24 E-40 covering period 7/1/2020 - 9/19/2020, 7/14/2020 – 9/19/2020
for county office candidates.
October 5 E-29 Last date to begin mailing vote by mail ballots to voters.
October 19 E-15 Deadline to register to vote for General Election.
October 20 E-14 Write-In Candidate filing period ends.
October 22 E-12 Deadline for 2nd Pre-Election Campaign Statement covering
period 9/20/2020 - 10/17/2020.
October 27 E-7 Vote by mail ballot application deadline.
November 3 E Election Day.
November 5 E+2 Official Canvass begins, 28 days to certify the election.
January 31 E+56 Semi-Annual FPPC Campaign Statement due.
The California Secretary of State’s Election calendar is available at
https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov//statewide-elections/2020-primary/section-8-general-calendar.pdf
6|PageOffices up for Election November 3, 2020
Voter Nominated and Nonpartisan Offices
Elections Code § 8140, 15452, CA Constitution Article II
Primary run-off candidates have the option to change their Ballot Designation and submit a
candidate statement.
• Candidates must formally request any changes in Ballot Designation by July 28.
• Candidates must submit their statement and pay the fee no later than August 7.
Voter Nominated Offices
The candidates who are the top-two vote-getters at a voter-nominated primary election for a
congressional or state elective office, regardless of party, shall compete at the ensuing general
election.
Elected Office Term of Office
President 4 years
U.S. Rep in Congress, District 1 2 years
State Senate, District 1 4 years
State Assembly, District 1 2 years
Board of Supervisors, District 4 (runoff) 4 years
City of Anderson Council Member 4 years
City of Redding Council Member 4 years
City of Redding Treasurer 4 years
City of Shasta Lake Council Member 4 years
School District Board Members
2 or 4 years
See page 8 for full list
Special District Board Members
2 or 4 years
See page 9 for full list
* Redding City Council and Treasurer file with Redding City Clerk:
777 Cypress Ave, Redding, CA 96001 (530)225-4055
* Shasta Lake City Council file with Shasta Lake City Clerk:
1650 Stanton Drive, Shasta Lake, CA 96019 (530) 275-7400
7|PageSchool District Board Members
School Districts School Districts
Anderson Union High School District Millville School District
Antelope School District Mountain Union School District
Bella Vista School District North Cow Creek School District
Black Butte Union School District Oak Run School District
Cascade Union School District Pacheco School District
Castle Rock Union School District Red Bluff Joint Union High School District
Columbia School District Redding School District
Cottonwood Union School District Shasta County Board of Education, Area 1
Dunsmuir Joint Union High School District Shasta County Board of Education, Area 2
Enterprise School District Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College, Area A
Fall River Joint Unified School District Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College, Area C
French Gulch – Whiskeytown School District Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College, Area D
Gateway Unified School District, Area 1 Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College, Area E
Gateway Unified School District, Area 3 Shasta Union Elementary School District
Grant School District Shasta Union High School District
Happy Valley School District Siskiyou Community College, Area 4
Igo-Ono-Platina School District Siskiyou Community College, Area 5
Indian Springs School District Siskiyou Community College, Area 6
Junction School District Whitmore School District
8|PageSpecial District Board Members
Special Districts
Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID), Division 3
ACID, Division 4
Anderson Fire
Burney Fire
Burney Water
Castella Fire
Centerville Community Service District (CSD)
Clear Creek CSD
Cottonwood Fire
Cottonwood Water
Fall River Mills Fire
Fall River Valley CSD
Happy Valley Fire
Igo-Ono CSD
Mayers Memorial Hospital District
McArthur Fire
Millville Fire
Mt. Gate CSD
Shasta CSD
Shasta Lake Fire
9|PageOffice Filing Procedures
Given the unique circumstances of the 2020 candidate filing period we are adjusting our office
procedures. This includes several changes from previous years such as requiring appointments for
candidate filing and increased options for online and mail filing. We are asking you to complete the
following steps to successfully file your candidacy forms and documents.
1. Complete an application
Complete a Candidate Application. The application is available on our website at
https://www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us/candidate-application/. Candidates may also request this
application be sent by mail or email. The application collects information about you, the candidate: what
seat you are interested in and your preferred method(s) of contact.
2. Review and complete required forms
When we process your application, we will then issue you a candidate packet. This packet includes the
necessary forms and aids to complete the candidate filing process.
• Complete each form, but do not sign or execute.
• Review and proofread all pre-filled information. Some forms will have some information completed, based
on the application you completed.
3. Submit the completed forms to the office for review.
Return your forms via fax at 530-225-5454 or via email elections@co.shasta.ca.us.
4. Schedule an appointment for execution.
After we review your forms, we will contact you to schedule an appointment. During this appointment,
you will sign the Declaration of Candidacy. This appointment may be conducted in person at 1643
Market St, Redding, or online through the Go-to-Meeting online software.
When processing the appointment online, candidates must have an internet connected camera. If a
candidate is unable to attend an appointment in person or through the Go-To-Meeting software they
will need to file by mail.
Appointments are available July 13th through July 31st Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Starting on August 4, we are available for walk ins on a first come first serve basis.
A candidate may also file by mail. If you choose to file by mail, a notary public must witness the
execution (signature) on the declaration of candidacy.
5. Return all original documents.
After signing, candidates must return all original documents to the Election Office before 5:00 PM
August 7th.
10 | P a g eSteps to Becoming a Candidate
Primary Runoff Candidates
EC 8140, 8141.5
The top-two candidates from the March Presidential Primary Election move forward and appear on
the November General Election runoff ballot unless one candidate receives a majority of the votes,
regardless of party affiliation.
Primary run-off candidates have the option to change Ballot Designation and re-submit a candidate
statement. July 28th is the deadline to request any changes in the Ballot Designation. The deadline to
submit a Candidate Statement is August 7th.
Declaration of Candidacy
EC 8024, 8028, 8600-8605, 8800
All interested candidates file documents between July 13th and August 7th. If a current officeholder
fails to file, the filing period extends to August 12th.
Once filed, candidacy documents do not leave the office, and no candidate can withdraw for that
election after the close of the filing period.
City Offices Nomination Petition
EC 8041 8062
Nomination Petitions are circulated to collect signatures during the declaration period. Candidates
for the offices below must collect the required number of signatures to become a qualified candidate
for office.
Elected Office Signatures Required
City Offices 20-40 signatures
Petition Signers
• Must be a registered voter within the district/city.
• Must sign their own signature, write their own printed name and physical residence (no P.O.
boxes).
• Circulator and Candidate, if different, may sign the petition.
Petition Circulator
• Circulators must be registered voters in the district of the candidate’s seat.
• Circulators must complete the Petition and Affidavit of Circulator before submitting.
11 | P a g eWrite-In Candidates
EC 8600(c)
For City, School or Special Districts offices only, any individual interested in becoming a candidate
but missed the declaration period must file all the same documents as all other candidates to
become a qualified write-in candidate from September 7th - October 20th.
A qualified write-in candidate’s name will not appear on the ballot nor will any information be
included in the voter information packet. A write-in option will appear on the ballot for voters to
write ballot name.
12 | P a g eBallot Name and Designation
EC 13104-13107.5
All candidates must complete a Ballot Designation Worksheet; this will assist candidates in
determining Ballot Name and optional Ballot Designation of current profession, or incumbency
status of the candidate. If no designation is desired, candidate must initial and sign worksheet.
Guidelines for Ballot Name:
• Full legal name; first, middle, and last name OR first initial only and last name.
• A Ballot Name may include nickname but it must be in parentheses () or quotation marks “”.
• No use of change in legal name unless the change was made by marriage or by decree of a
court.
• A familiar short version of the first name, such as “Bill” for “William,” or “Sue” for “Susan,” may
be used in place of the first name, without parentheses or quotations marks.
• No titles or degrees in the ballot name.
Guidelines for Ballot Designation:
Candidates may use the title of their current office if the candidate holds the office at the time they
file nomination papers and candidate was elected to that office.
Candidates seeking re-election to the same office they were elected to by a vote of the people or
appointment-in-lieu of election may use the term Incumbent.
Candidates appointed to office and seeking election to that same office may use the term
Appointed Incumbent. They may also use the word “Appointed” alongside the office title.
Candidates may use their principal occupation; no more than three (3) words to describe the
principal profession or vocation. (California geographical names are considered only one word).
Candidates may use Community Volunteer if it constitutes a valid principal vocation or occupation
subject to the following conditions:
• A candidate’s community volunteer activities constitute his or her principal profession,
vocation, or occupation.
• A candidate is not engaged concurrently in another principal profession, vocation, or
occupation.
Upon verifying Ballot Designation, if the elections official finds the designation to be in violation of
any of the restrictions, the office will notify you by August 12th. If a candidate does not provide a first
or second alternative within the time allowed, no designation will appear on the ballot.
13 | P a g eCandidate Statement of Qualifications
GC 85601, EC 13307
The purpose of the Candidate Statement of Qualifications is to make voters aware of a candidate’s
education, experience, and qualifications for office. Candidates should file Statements when they file
their Declaration of Candidacy.
A Candidate may withdraw their statement by writing a letter of withdrawal during the declaration
period until the filing deadline August 7th at 5 pm. Candidate Statements remain confidential until the
declaration deadline. Once the declaration period has closed a ten (10) day examination period
allows the public to review documents and purchase copies.
Cost for Candidate Statements
Candidates interested in having the optional statement included with Voter Information Guide
mailed to voters must pay a fee based on the number of voters in their seat’s area. Candidates should
e-mail statements to sbryant@co.shasta.ca.us; statements submitted only on paper require an
additional $33.
Candidates for State Legislative and Federal Office
Candidates for state or federal office who wish to submit a statement to be included in the county
Voter Information guide must accept the voluntary expenditure limits on Form 501 required by Prop
34. There is a 250 word limit.
State Assembly, State Senate and U.S. Congressional districts in this part of California cover multiple
counties. Candidates must contact each county of interest for both filing Candidate Statement and
information about cost as each county publishes their own Voter Information Guide.
Office Cost
US Representative, District 1 $1500.00
State Assembly, District 1 $1500.00
State Senator, District 1 $1500.00
14 | P a g eNon-Partisan Offices
Candidates running for non-partisan offices may submit statements to distribute in the county Voter
Information Guide. These statements have a 200-word limit.
Electronic Only Statements
Candidates for local offices may choose for their statement to appear only on the Shasta County
Elections website, instead of in the Voter Information Guide as well as the elections website. There is
a flat fee of $150.00 for electronic only statements.
Office Cost
County E-Statement Only: $150.00
Supervisor District 4 $300.00
City E- Statement Only: $150.00
Anderson Council Member $150.00
Redding Council Member $750.00
Redding Treasurer $750.00
Shasta Lake Council Member $150.00
School Districts E-Statement Only: $150.00
Most Districts $150.00
Anderson Union High $300.00
Enterprise $300.00
Redding $300.00
Shasta County Board of Education - Area 2 $750.00
Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College - Area A, C, D $300.00
Shasta-Tehama-Trinity College - Area A, C, D $300.00
Shasta County Board of Education - Area 1 $750.00
Shasta Union High $750.00
Special Districts $150.00
15 | P a g eStatement Guidelines
EC § 13300-13317, GC § 85601
Word Limit
• Do not exceed the word limit.
Formatting and Style
• Proofread and correct errors before you file as statements are printed exactly as received.
• Must be in first person essay format in the candidate’s own words.
• Must use proper capitalization and punctuation.
• Double spaced, block paragraph style, and no indentations.
• No lists or outlines.
Rules & Etiquette
• Must not contain any obscene or profane language, statements, or insinuations.
• Must not mislead voters.
o Cannot contain any false, slanderous, or malicious statements.
o Intent to mislead the voters is punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000.
• Statements for cannot include any party affiliation, membership, or activity in partisan political
organizations.
• Must not refer to other candidates or their qualifications, character, or activities.
Endorsements
• Candidates wishing to site endorsements on their statement must have a Permission Slip of
Endorsement form completed by the individual or organization. Forms are available upon request.
Deadline
• Deadline for Candidate Statements is August 7th.
• Candidates may withdraw statements by notifying the elections office in writing by 5pm on
August 10th.
Public Review
• Statements remain confidential until August 7th. Once the filing period has closed and copies
purchased.
16 | P a g eWord Count Rules
EC § 9
Not included in the word count
• The heading and signature block.
• Punctuation marks. (Symbols such as & and # are not punctuation and are counted as one word.)
One word
• Dictionary words and regular hyphenated words appearing in any general dictionary.
• Geographical names of cities, states, and counties.
• Abbreviations: PTA, U.S.M.C., A.M., pm.
• Telephone/fax numbers: 555-1234 or 530-555-1234.
• Internet address: www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us.
• Dates with all digits together: 04/08/1998.
• Numbers: 1, 10, 100, etc.
o Numeric combinations: 1973, 18 1/2, 1971-73, 5%.
• Monetary amounts when dollar sign is used with figures: $1,000.
• Symbols.
Two words
• Dates with words and digits: April 8, 2012.
• Combination of a number and a word: $4 million; 30 percent.
17 | P a g eIndigent Candidate
EC § 13307
Candidates who believe they are indigent must meet California guidelines regarding poverty level.
Statement of Financial Worth forms are available at the elections office upon request. The Statement
of Financial Worth is a public record and is available for review.
If review determines that the candidate is not indigent, the candidate shall, within 3 days of
notification by the elections office, withdraw the candidate’s statement or pay the requisite
estimated costs. The elections office will not print and mail the statement without payment.
If the candidate is indigent, the elections office shall print and mail the statement without advanced
payment. Notwithstanding the above, the candidate must pay the cost of the Candidate Statement
after the election.
18 | P a g eCampaign Finance
Federal Election Commission
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 11, Chapter 1
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulates and oversees campaign finance for Federal Offices.
It is the responsibility of the federal candidate and/or committee to be aware of and to file required
forms in a correct and timely manner. For additional information, requirements, and assistance
contact the Federal Election Commission (FEC) at 800-424-9530 or online at www.fec.gov.
FEC Forms
FEC Form 1 – Statement of Organization
• Filed by designated committee within 10 days of filing FEC Form 2.
• Committee will continue to report receipts and disbursements on a regular basis.
FEC Form 2 – Statement of Candidacy
• Filed within 15 days of candidate reaching contributions or distributions of $5,000 designating a
principal campaign committee.
Fair Political Practices Commission
GC § 81000, 87200
The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) regulates campaign finance for the State of California.
It is the responsibility of state and local candidates and/or committees to be aware of and to file
required statements in a correct and timely manner. For filing requirements, schedules, due dates,
additional information, and assistance with filing questions contact the Fair Political Practices
Commission (FPPC) at 866-275-3772 or online at www.fppc.ca.gov.
Statement of Economic Interests – Form 700
Every candidate running for local elective office must submit a Statement of Economic Interest. This
statement reveals income, investments, interests in real property, and business positions; includes
any financial interests held on the date of filing your declaration of candidacy and during the
previous 12 months.
Candidate Controlled Committees for County Office
Shasta County has established an additional reporting requirements for the Controlled Committees
of candidates for county office. The report is due August 17th for the period of July 1st through July
13th.
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Common Campaign Finance Forms
Form 501 - Candidate Intention Statement
• File before collecting or spending any money from personal funds.
• File a new form for each election.
• If a candidate does not accept the set limits they cannot submit a Statement of Qualifications.
Form 470 - Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement-Short Form
• File if candidate does not anticipate raising or spending $2,000 or more.
• Payments from personal funds do not count toward the $2,000 threshold.
Form 470 Supplement-Short Form
• File if candidate filed a Form 470 – Short Form and later reaches the $2,000 threshold.
Form 410-Statement of Organization
• Within 10 days of receiving $2,000 or more.
• Send original Form 410 to the Secretary of State and file one copy with the local elections office.
• File once a Form 470 Supplement is filed.
Form 460-Recipient Committee Campaign Statement Long Form
• File to report campaign finance activity: contributions and expenditures.
o Itemize expenditures of $500 or more made by the agent or consultant.
o Contributions of $100 or more: disclose the contributor’s name, address, occupation, and
employer.
o Maintain detailed records of each $25 or more raised or spent.
o Use campaign funds only for political, legislative, or governmental purposes, not for
personal use.
Form 497 – Late Contribution Report
• File within 24 hours of receiving contribution(s) of $1,000 or more from a single source total,
during the 90 days before an election.
21 | P a g eVoter Information
EC § 2183, 2184, CA Admin Code § 19003
Voter registration information is available for purchase. Request voter information by submitting an
application, a copy of the applicant’s ID, and appropriate fees to the elections office.
Use of this information shall only include direct election campaigning, surveys in conjunction with an
election campaign, and distribution of information of a political nature.
• Data obtained from voter registration or election files may not be sold, leased, loaned, or
reproduced. Written authorization to do so must be requested from the Secretary of State or the
Shasta County Registrar of Voters.
• Using of this information for commercial purposes and solicitations is prohibited. This includes
contributions or services for any purpose other than on behalf of a candidate, ballot measure, or
political party.
Political Advertising Standards
Any paid political advertisement referring to an election or any candidate for state or local elective
office, must say the words “Paid Political/Advertisement”.
Mailings
GC § 82041.5, 82048.3, 84305, and 89001
Mass Mailing
A mass mailing is two hundred (200) or more similar unrequested pieces of mail sent by an
officeholder, candidate, or committee in a calendar month. If two or more officeholders, candidates,
or committees send a mass mailing, they must identify at least one on the outside of the mailing and
all on the inside.
Any candidates planning a mass mailing should contact the post office for the most current postal
criteria and regulations.
Slate Mailer
A slate mailer is a mass mailing supporting or opposing four or more candidates or ballot measures.
If you have any questions regarding slate mailer organizations, please contact the FPPC.
22 | P a g eCampaign Signs
California Department of Transportation
California State Outdoor Advertising Act § 5405.3
Campaigns may place signs no sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election and must remove
them within 10 days after that election.
When posting temporary political signs along state roads, it is necessary to complete and submit a
Statement of Responsibility to the Department of Transportation.
http://www.dot.ca.gov/trafficops/oda/docs/Political2.pdf
Shasta County Public Works
California Streets and Highways Code § 1480.5
Placement of advertising signs on county roads require a permit issued by the Road Commissioner
(225-5661.) Any sign placed without a permit is a public nuisance and will be removed at the
expense of the installer.
City of Redding
Redding Municipal Code § 6.36.030 – Handbill Posting.
Redding Municipal Code § 18.42.040 (I) Political and Campaign Signs.
Campaigns may place signs no sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election and removed within
15 days after that election.
City of Anderson
Anderson Municipal Code Section 17.44
Shasta Lake City
No existing ordinance; refer to county regulations.
23 | P a g eElectioneering
EC § 18541
No person or signage, within 100 feet of a polling place or election official’s office on Election Day or
any time that a voter may be casting a ballot shall:
• Display a candidate's name, likeness, or logo.
• Display a ballot measure's number, title, subject, or logo.
• Display buttons, hats, pencils, pens, shirts, signs, or stickers containing reference to current
election candidate or measure.
• Photograph, video tape, or otherwise record a voter entering or exiting the polling place.
• Dissemination of audible reference to current election candidate or measure.
• Solicit a vote or speak to a voter about marking his or her ballot.
• Place a sign relating to a voter’s qualifications, or speak to a voter on the subject of his or her
qualifications, except as provided in Section 14240.
• Circulate an initiative, referendum, recall, or Nomination Petition.
Exit Polls
Secretary of State Opinion 1992
Pollsters must have no pre- or post-voter contact within a 25-foot perimeter of the polling place. All
exit polling must be beyond the 25-foot perimeter from the entrance to the polling place. The
entrance is the room or rooms in which voters are signing rosters and casting votes.
Poll Watchers
Poll watchers, also called observers, are permitted at the polling place given they obey the law and
election procedures without impeding, interfering, or interrupting the normal process of voting and
counting. Persons observing the polls may:
• Inspect the Roster of Voters.
• Inspect the Public Alpha Index updated regularly by the precinct workers. The index may not be
removed from the polling place.
• Observe all activities at the polling place including activities after the polls close.
24 | P a g ePost-Election
EC 3017, 14310, 15342
The results of vote by mail ballots received up to Election Day are counted and released shortly after
8 p.m. on Election Day to our website; www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us.
The Election office will release polling place ballot results throughout the rest of the evening on
Election Day as ballots are delivered and tallied.
Election Day results are unofficial because there are still ballots to be processed. Election results are
only official when the official canvass is complete and certified.
Official Canvass
California law provides 28 days after an Election to complete and certify the results. The canvass will
begin no later than Thursday, November 5.
The day after an election there are still countywide ballots being processed and counted. These
uncounted ballots may leave some close races undecided and the results unofficial for days or even
weeks.
Categories of ballots processed during the Official Canvass:
Vote by mail ballots turned in on Election Day
Vote by mail ballots dropped off at the polling places or in official ballot drop boxes on Election Day.
These ballots are sorted and the voter’s signature verified before they are counted.
Write-In Ballots
Each ballot containing a write-in vote must be individually reviewed. The results of vote tallies for
write-in candidates are not available until the conclusion of the official canvass.
Provisional Ballots
Provisional ballots, which include Conditional Voter Registration ballots, or same day voter ballots,
are processed individually. The elections office researches and verifies these ballots counting or
rejection in accordance with election laws.
Damaged Ballots
Some ballots experience damage during mailing, transport, or tally. Multiple review teams must
process and approve these ballots. These teams duplicate the ballot exactly. The duplicated ballot is
tallied and included in the official count.
25 | P a g eElections Contacts
Business Entity Website Phone
The White House www.whitehouse.gov (202) 456-1111
Federal Election Commission www.fec.gov (800) 424-9530
(916) 653-6814
California Secretary of State www.sos.ca.gov (916) 657-2166
(916) 653-6224
(866) 275-3772
Fair Political Practices Commission
www.fppc.ca.gov (866) 275-3772
(FPPC)
(800) 561-1861
California Attorney General https://oag.ca.gov/ (800) 952-5225
California Franchise Tax Board www.ftb.ca.gov (800) 852-5711
(530) 225-5730
Shasta County Registrar of Voters www.elections.co.shasta.ca.us
(711) or (800) 735-2922
Shasta County District Attorney www.da.co.shasta.ca.us (530) 245-6300
Shasta County Office of Education www.shastacoe.org (530) 225-0200
Shasta County Courts www.shastacourts.com (530) 245-6789
Shasta County Clerk of the Board www.co.shasta.ca.us (530) 225-5550
Shasta County Road Commissioner www.co.shasta.ca.us (530) 225-5661
City of Redding www.cityofredding.org (530) 225-4050
City of Anderson www.ci.anderson.ca.us (530) 229-1370
City of Shasta Lake www.cityofshastalake.org (530) 225-8990
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