Campaign Services

These links provide details for placing measures on ballots, running for office, filing arguments and rebuttals and placing recalls. Information on your elected representatives, upcoming elections and campaign disclosure is also provided.

• How to Run for Elected Office - A Candidate's Guide is published for each election providing comprehensive information on how to run for office.
  
  
• How to Recall an Elected Official - Information to recall County, School Districts, Special Districts and Local Judicial Offices located in the Guide to Recall.
  
  
• How to Place a Measure on the Ballot - Districts, Cities and Sacramento County offices who are contemplating placing a measure on the ballot should follow the Measure Booklet.
  
  
• Arguments and Rebuttals - Instructions on how to file arguments and rebuttals for County and district measures are located in the Informational booklet on the filing of Arguments and Rebuttals.
  
  
• Procedures for Initiatives and Referenda - In order to assist voters in the initiative and referendum process, we have prepared a guide listing the procedures for county, municipal and district initiatives and referenda.
  
  
• When and How to call an election - The complete guide to When and How to call an election.
  
  
• How to Cost Out an Election - Specialized Services and Schedule of Fees and Charges.
  
  
• Election Observer Rules - The purpose of an Election Observer is to provide an avenue for public observation and input into the election process. Find out more.
  
  
• How to Request Voter File Information - Be Advised: You must send in a copy of your current driver’s license with a completed “Request for Information” form prior to your request being reviewed. Once the completed form and nature for your request has been reviewed, our office will contact you. Upon approval, you have seven (7) calendar days to send a cashiers or personal check for the cost of the file. Your information will be mailed to you after receipt of payment. Voter Data File Request.
  
  
• How to Request Vote by Mail Subscription Information - Be Advised: You must send in a copy of your current driver’s license with a completed “Request for Information” form prior to your request being reviewed. Once the completed form and nature for your request has been reviewed, our office will contact you. Upon approval, you have seven (7) calendar days to send a cashiers or personal check for the cost of the file. Your information will be mailed to you after receipt of payment. Vote by Mail Subscription Request