Congratulations on your decision to seek elected office. Your candidacy provides voters in Santa Clara County  a choice and sustains our democratic process.

There are many requirements, procedures and guidelines associated with being a candidate. To assist you in meeting these requirements and to make seeking office easier and more enjoyable for you, the County of Santa Clara provides a Candidate Guide. The guide contains valuable information pertaining to qualifications for office, terms of office, procedures, fees, forms and dates. To obtain a copy of the Candidate Guide, please contact the Registrar of Voters at (408) 299-8639.

For select information regarding general candidate qualifications, nomination document and filing procedures, campaign finance disclosure information and services available to candidates, please select from the following.

For local city elections, please contact your city clerks.

• Candidate Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements
  In order to become a candidate, you must meet general qualifications and eligiblity requirements. For some elected offices, there are additional eligibility requirements.
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• Nomination Documents and Filing Procedures
  Candidates are required to file various legal documents within the given timeframe in order to run for office.
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• Services Available to Candidates
  The Registrar of Voters provide valuable services to candidates running for office. These services are designed to assist candidates in campaigning more effectively and staying more informed.
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