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Elections
Are you a Registered Voter?
You’ve heard the old saying, “every vote counts.” And when you heard it you probably had one of two reactions; 1) your right my vote does count; or 2) yeah right. Did you know that Lemoore’s last Municipal Election was determined by 28 votes? 28 VOTES! We are a City of 24,502 citizens; with only 8,344 registered voters. We encourage you to exercise your constitutional right to vote. To register to vote you can stop by the Kings County Elections Office at 1400 W. Lacey Blvd in Hanford, pick up a registration form here at City Hall 119 Fox Street, Lemoore, DMV has registration forms, or register online at the Secretary of State’s website www.ss.ca.gov.
November 4, 2008 Municipal Election
The nomination period for the November 4, 2008 Municipal Election begins July 14, 2008 through 5:00 p.m. August 8, 2008. There are three City Council seats up for election. If you wish to run for the City Council please call 924-6700 to make an appointment with Nanci Lima, the City Clerk to review the Candidate’s Guide and get your nomination papers.
City of Lemoore
City Clerk
General Election Calendar
November 4, 2008
Offices to be Elected
(3 seats)
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Days Prior to Election |
Date |
Action Taken |
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113-83 |
July 14, 2008
August 8, 2008 |
FILING PERIOD – CANDIDATE NOMINATION PAPERS – EC 10220 et seq. |
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83 |
August 8, 2008 |
Last day candidates may circulate papers/submit; last day to file Candidate’s Statement |
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87-83 |
August 9, 2008
August 13, 2008 |
Extended candidate filing period. Candidate filing is extended if an incumbent eligible for re-election does not file nomination documents prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 8, 2008. Incumbents are not eligible to file during the extended period. EC 10225 |
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85 |
August 11, 2008 |
Last day to withdraw (but not change) candidate statement for offices whose filing closed on E-88. EC 13307 |
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82 |
August 14, 2008 |
Randomized Alphabet drawing, conducted by Sec. of State, determines order candidates appear on the ballot. |
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75 |
August 21, 2008 |
City may cancel election if there are insufficient candidates for all offices and no ballot measures. EC 10229 |
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40 |
September 25, 2008 |
First Pre-Election Campaign Statement due. GC §84200.8 |
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29-7 |
October 6, 2008
October 28, 2008 |
Absentee Ballot may be obtained by mail between these dates. After Oct. 28 absentee ballots may be obtained at the office of the Registrar. EC§3001 |
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15 |
October 20, 2008 |
Last Day to Register to Vote. EC§§2102, 2107 |
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12 |
October 23, 2008 |
Second Pre-Election Campaign Statement due. GC § 84200.8 |
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October 24, 2008
November 4, 2008 |
Late Contributions/Independent Expenditure Filing - $1,000 or more reported within 24 hours of receipt by fax, telegram, overnight or personal delivery. |
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ELECTION DAY |
November 4, 2008 |
Election Day EC§1000 |
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28 |
December 2, 2008 |
Last day for County to certify election results to city. EC§ 15372 |
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42 |
December 16, 2008 |
Council to certify results. EC §10262 |
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