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General Information:
Campaign Finance Information
Local Elected Officials
State Elected Officials
Future Elections
Information Requests Guidelines and Procedures
Available Data Files
Master Voter File
Government Codes
November 3, 2009 Municipal Election
Voter Information Pamphlet
Qualified Candidate List (PDF)
Official Measures List with Official Titles
Official Observer Guide (PDF)
Ballot Argument Forms and Instructions
Calendars
Election Calendar for November 3rd, 2009 (PDF)
Guides
Local Candidate Guide (PDF)
Guide to Qualifying Initiative Ordinances and Declarations of Policy (PDF)
Guide to Qualifying Initiative Charter Amendments (PDF)
Ballot Argument Guide (PDF)
Local Recall Guide with Sample Petition (PDF)
State Recall Guide (PDF)
Referendum Guide (PDF)
Official Observer Guide (PDF)
June 8, 2010 Primary ElectionCalendars
Calendar for June 8, 2010 Consolidated Statewide Direct Primary Election (PDF)
June 8, 2010 Judicial Election Calendar (PDF)
Secretary of States's June 8, 2010 Primary Election Information
November 2, 2010 Consolidated General ElectionCalendars
Calendar for November 2, 2010 Consolidated General Election (PDF)