Interested in Running for Office at the
Consolidated Statewide General Election?
Click here for more information about the Consolidated General Election – November 8, 2022
If you do not meet the filing deadlines to be listed on the ballot, you may run for office as a “Write-in” Candidate.
For more information on becoming a Write-In Candidate, call the Elections Division.
Need help completing your Statement of Economic Interests Form 700? Visit www.fppc.ca.gov for more information or assistance.
STRICT LEGAL DEADLINES APPLY – DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST DAY TO COMPLETE YOUR FILING REQUIREMENTS
Candidates are encouraged to download the forms needed from this website however, if you are unable to download the documents, a packet can be picked up (by appointment) or a packet can be mailed to you. To request a packet be mailed or to schedule an appointment for pick up, call the Elections Division at 559-675-7720.
Forms below do not constitute all documents necessary for your candidacy. Certain documents must be issued directly from the County Clerk’s office during your initial and subsequent appointments.
Follow the steps below:
STEP 1
Download forms for:
Candidates for School Board Office
Candidates for Special District Office
STEP 2
Complete and email the Candidate Worksheet to: [email protected].
If you are unable to return forms by email, you can do so by mail, fax or by appointment.
STEP 3
Elections Division staff will contact you by phone to go over the process, deadlines, forms and fees required.
STEP 4
Return all required forms via email to: [email protected].
If you are unable to return forms by email, you can do so by mail, fax or by appointment.
Elections Division staff will review your documents and will contact you to advise you of your status and to schedule your appointment(s).
STEP 5
When you arrive for final appointment please bring all original documents and fees.
Make checks payable to Madera County Clerk-Recorder.
More than one appointment may be necessary to complete your filings and appointments are limited to 15 appointments per day.
Each appointment will be limited to 30 minutes so please be sure to have all original documents in order when presented.
Click here to view the current list of candidates after the filing period opens.
A complete list, which includes candidates for State, Federal and Legislative offices, will be provided upon receipt of the Certified List from the Secretary of State.
Important Dates:
May 19, 2022 to July 15, 2022
Signature in Lieu of Filing Fee Period – Supreme and Appellate Court candidates only
July 18, 2022 to August 12, 2022
Nomination/Declaration of Candidacy Period – All Candidates
August 13, 2022 to August 17, 2022
Extended Nomination/Declaration of Candidacy Period (applies only if Incumbent fails to file by August 12)
August 13, 2022 to August 22, 2022
Period to submit Arguments For or Against Measures
August 18, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Randomized Alphabet Drawing
August 22, 2022
Last day to file Petition for Write-in for Unopposed Judicial Candidate
August 23, 2022 to September 2, 2022
Period to submit Rebuttals to Arguments For or Against Measures
September 1, 2022
Certified List of Candidates released by Secretary of State
September 9, 2022
Issuance of 60-day Ballots for Military and Overseas Voters
September 12, 2022 to October 25, 2022
Write-in Candidacy Period
October 10, 2022
Vote by Mail Ballots mailed to all active registered voters in Madera County
October 10, 2022
All Exterior Drive Up/Walk Up Official Ballot Drop Boxes Open
October 24, 2022
Close of registration
October 29, 2022 to November 7, 2022
Two 11-Day Vote Centers open – will be open daily from 8am to 5pm
November 5, 2022 to November 7, 2022
Remaining 4-Day Vote Centers open – will be open daily from 8am to 5pm
November 8, 2022
Election Day – All Vote Centers will be open from 7am until 8pm.
All exterior Drive Up/Walk Up Official Ballot Drop Boxes will be locked promptly at 8pm.