Candidate Guidelines

Candidate guidelines for the June 4, 2024 Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6, Special Vacancy Election:

• Candidate Guidelines

Prepare for your candidacy

1. Verify you are registered to vote in the Hartnell Community College District, Trustee Area 6.

   • Call 831-796-1499 or

   • Check your voter status here

2. Prepare any campaign contact information you want us to share with voters (phone numbers, mailing address, email address, website, if applicable). This information will be due at the time of filing and will not be accepted after the close of the candidate filing period.

3. Review FPPC applicable forms, manual, rules and regulations or visit www.fppc.ca.gov.

   • Manual 2 – Information for Local Candidates.

   • Form 501 – must be filed before you raise or spend a single penny with Monterey County Elections.

   • Form 410 – file this form if you anticipate spending more than $2,000 for your candidacy. File this form with the Secretary of State (address in the instructions) and a copy with Monterey County Elections.

   • Form 470 – file this form if you anticipate spending less than $2,000 for your candidacy. You will file this form with Monterey County Elections.

   • Form 700 – all candidates will file this form with Monterey County Elections

   • FPPC Contribution Limits – applies to state and local candidates per election.

   • Treasures Guidebook – provides helpful information and links to resources for candidates and treasures.

   • Complaints/Violations? – if you suspect someone has violated the Political Reform Act, you will file the complaint with the FPPC’s Enforcement Division using the Electronic Complaint System.

4. Schedule appointment:

   • Call (831) 796-1499 or

   • Email: CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us

Helpful Links

Monterey County Elections Electronic Filing System – Public Access Portal to review financial information provided by candidates and committees.