MENDOCINO Co., 7/19/24 – Election season is here, and registered voters in Mendocino County are encouraged to run for positions that can help influence and inspire change locally and beyond. Opportunities include city councils, school boards, fire districts, healthcare districts, the board of education and more. Candidates must file by August 9 to appear on the November 5 ballot.
Here’s the official announcement:
Candidate nominations are open for school, municipal and special district offices up for election in November.
Registered voters in Mendocino County who are interested in running for any of the available seats must file nomination papers between July 15 and Aug. 9 in order to have their names placed on the Nov. 5 ballot. If nomination papers for an incumbent elective officer are not filed by close of business on Aug. 9, candidates other than the incumbent shall have until Aug. 14 to file for that office.
Candidates for school and special district offices, must obtain and file their nomination papers with the Mendocino County Registrar of Voters Office located at 501 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, Ca. More information about filing for school and special district offices is available by going to https://www.mendocinocounty.gov/government/assessor-county-clerk-recorder-elections/elections/election-candidate-information