ELECTION ELECTION DATE LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Primary June 3, 2008 May 19, 2008
General November 4, 2008 October 20, 2008

 

 

 

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.

Issuance of Nomination Documents

Issuance of nomination documents are done on an appointment basis. To assist candidates in successfully navigating the regulations and forms required as part of filing for elective office, the City Clerk will provide an instructional overview at the time nomination documents are issued. This process can take from 30 to 45 minutes depending on the number of questions asked by the candidate. To ensure that the City Clerk's elections team is prepared to devote their full attention to each candidate, an appointment is highly encouraged. To schedule an appointment, call the City Clerk's Office at 808-7200 (press 0 to bypass introductory message).

 

Calendar of Election Events


Dates and Events
DATE EVENT
Feb 11 - Mar 7, 2008 Nomination of Candidates - Filing period for nomination of candidates for elective offices of the City of Sacramento. Nomination documents will be available in the Office of the City Clerk beginning February 11, 2008. The nomination period closes March 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. City offices are closed in observance of President's Day on Monday, February 18th.
Mar 5, 2008 Campaign Signs -
First day political campaign signs may be erected.
Mar 8 – Mar 12, 2008   Extended Nomination of Candidates - If the incumbent does not file nomination papers by March 7, 2008, the filing period for that particular district will be extended. This extension is only applicable to candidates other than the incumbent. The extended nomination period closes March 12, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Apr 7, - May 20, 2008   Filing Period for Write-In Candidates - The nomination period for write-in candidates. All filing requirements are significantly the same as for a regular candidate, except that the candidate's name will not appear on the ballot. The candidate's name must be physically written on the ballot by the voter.
May 5 - May 27, 2008   Vote By Mail (Absentee) -
Period of time in which voters may request Vote by Mail Ballots from the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters.
May 19, 2008
 Last Day to Register to Vote in the Primary Election - Closing date for registration to vote in this election.
June 3, 2008 Election Day -
Polls open at 7 am and close at 8 pm.
 

For elections occuring after 2008, updated information will be posted by October of the year proceeding the election.