Recall of an Elected Official
Download the "Guide to Recall For County, School Districts, Special Districts and Local Judicial Offices"
You may obtain the "Guide to Recall For County, School Districts, Special Districts and Local Judicial Offices" by calling the Candidate and Public Services Division at (408) 299-8639. The guide is intended to provide basic, useful facts about the recall process for elected officers of the county, a school district, a community college district and a special district as well as elected judges of the Superior Court.
For recall of city officeholders, contact the
City Clerk of that city's office.
For recall of state officeholders, see the "Procedure for Recall of State and Local Officials" published by the Office of the Secretary of State.
District Measures
You may obtain the "Guide for County, School and Special Districts Calling a Measure Election" by calling the Candidate and Public Services Division at (408) 299-8639. The guide is intended to provide basic, useful facts about the processes of placing measures on the ballot and filing of Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments. You may also obtain Argument and Rebuttal Argument forms by calling our office.
For information on city measures, contact the
City Clerk of the respective city.
County Initiatives
Download the "County Initiative Information" guide
You may obtain the "County Initiative Information" guide by calling the Candidate and Public Services Division at (408) 299-8639. The guide is intended to provide basic, useful facts about the process of a county initiative.
For information on city initiatives, contact the
City Clerk of the respective city.