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Election & Campaign Information

Welcome to the City of Sacramento's Municipal Election 2008 web pages. These pages have been prepared to help guide you through the election process as a voter, as a potential candidate for office, and as a resident of the City of Sacramento.

Election Information & Dates:

November 4, 2008 General Election

• Last Day to Register - October 20, 2008
• Read Election Information Advisory

• Utility User Tax Reduction and Fairness Measure - Measure O

  View Ballot Measure Information

  Read Ballot Argument Instructions

• Direct Ballot Arguments Due: July 31, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.
  • Argument in Favor Measure O
  • Argument Against Measure O
  • City Attorney's Impartial Analysis of Measure O

• Rebuttal Ballot Arguments Due: August 8, 2008 by 5:00 p.m.
  • Rebuttal to Argument in Favor Measure O
  • Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure O

• Public Review Period for Measure Documents:

August 8, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. - August 18, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.

• Read Candidate Statements for November Mayoral Race (8:00 a.m. August 11)

June 3, 2008 Primary Election

• Last Day to Register - May 19, 2008
• Read Election Information Advisory

• Nomination Period Opens: February 11, 2008
• Candidates may begin filing papers including Statement of Acceptance of Public Matching Funds
• Materials are available free of charge at the City Clerk's Office.
• Final Filing Day: March 7, 2008 by 5:00pm at the City Clerk's Office
• Write-In Candidate Declaration Due: May 20, 2008
• Primary Municipal Election: June 3, 2008