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Description
California’s Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Voters throughout Monterey County will vote for qualified candidates for voter-nominated partisan representatives in the United States Senate, the 20th Congressional District, the 17th State Senatorial District, the 29th and 30th Assembly Districts, and various political party County Central Committee Members. Non-partisan offices scheduled for election are three members of the Board of Supervisors, Districts 1, 4, and 5, four offices of Superior Court Judge, one Member to the San Benito County Board of Education for Trustee Area 2, as well as various statewide propositions. As of February 23, 2012, the City of Greenfield has requested services for four ballot measures (three recalls and one referendum) on the June ballot. The deadline for qualifying local ballot measures is Friday, March 9, 2012.
Information about California’s NEW Top Two/Open Primary Act – Voter-Nominated Offices
New Top Two/Open Primary Information
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/npp.htm
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/june-primary/pdf/new-open-primary-info.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/june-primary/faqs-primary-2012.htm
Information about California’s Open Primary and Party-Nominated Partisan Offices (President/Vice President and members of County Central Committee)
Non-partisan or Voters with No Party Preference: California law still allows voters who have indicated no party preference when registering to vote, or who are registered with a political party that is not yet qualified for ballot placement in California, to have a choice when voting in California’s new open primary system. Those who have not registered a preference for a political party when registering to vote may:
- Cast a non-partisan ballot containing all candidates for voter-nominated and local non-partisan offices, statewide propositions and any local ballot measures, OR
- Ask for one of the party ballots listed below that will include that party’s candidate for President in addition to all candidates for voter-nominated and local non-partisan offices, statewide propositions and any local ballot measures.
The following parties will allow non-partisan voters to cross over and vote for their party’s candidate for President at the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election:
American Independent Party Democratic Party
For more information about the June Primary go to:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/june-primary/
Requesting a Ballot
At the Polling Place:
Non-partisan or voters with no party preference wishing to cross over and vote in one of the above political party primaries on Election Day should request one of the above partisan ballots from their Election Officer at their assigned polling place. The location of their assigned polling place can be found on the back cover of the local sample ballot pamphlet.
In the Mail:
Permanent vote by mail (absentee) voters, who are registered as voters with no party preference, or non-partisan, will receive a postcard notice in mid-March from the Monterey County Elections Department informing them of their voting options. The postcard should be completed and returned to the Department, no later than March 30, 2012, showing which party’s ballot they wishto receive. Permanent vote by mail voters who do not return the postcard will be mailed a non-partisan ballot containing local non-partisan offices and statewide propositions and local ballot measures, if any qualify for placement on the ballot.
Voters requesting a partisan vote by mail (absentee) ballot for the June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary should complete the application found on the back cover of their local Monterey County Voter Guide and check the appropriate box next to the name of the political party of their choice.
For more information on the modified voting system, please visit the California Secretary of State’s website at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_decline.htm or call toll free 1-800-345-VOTE (8683).
Dates to Remember
Military and Overseas Voter Ballots Available – April 6, 2012
Statewide and Local Voter Information Pamphlets, Mailing Begins – May 15, 2012
Vote by Mail (Absentee) Ballots, Availability Begins – May 7, 2012
Voter Registration Deadline – May 21, 2012
Vote by Mail (Absentee) Ballots, Last Day to Request – May 29, 2012
- New Residents Registration Period– May 22 to May 29, 2012
- This special 7-day registration and voting period is available to only those who become new residents after the voter registration deadline, May 21, 2012. New residents must come to the Department and obtain a ballot in person, and are eligible to vote for President and Vice President, and no other office.
- New Citizens Registration Period– May 22 to the close of polls on June 5, 2012 (Election Day)
- This special registration and voting period is available to only those who become new citizens after the voter registration deadline, May 21, 2012. New citizens must come to the Department and obtain a ballot in person, and are eligible to vote for all contests listed on the ballot.
Statewide Voter Information
Statewide Primary Election Information:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/june-primary/
Information About Running for State and Federal Office in 2012:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/qualifications.htm
2012 Election Calendar:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/2012-elections/calendar/
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