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The Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee Petition Period kicks off the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election in Monterey County

Salinas, CA – Monday, January 3, 2022 marks the opening of the Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election for federal, state and countywide offices. The Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fees period for the Offices of Board of Supervisors District 2 and District 3, will open Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The period is set to close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. According to Gina Martinez, Registrar of Voters, “Depending on the number of signatures collected, candidates can use these petitions to offset a portion or all of the filing fee while getting an early start on required nomination petitions. Candidates are encouraged to review the Candidate Guidelines available on the Monterey County Elections’ website and to make an appointment with our office for each intended visit. This will help us prepare documents before your visit and ultimately save you time.” For detailed information related to the primary election, including candidate guidelines and filing requirements, please visit: Federal/State Candidates: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/upcoming-elections/statewide-direct-primary-election-june-7-2022 Local/Judicial Candidates: https://montereycountyelections.us/candidate-guidelines/ The Elections Department will be closed to the public December 23, 2021 to December 31, 2021 for the holiday recess schedule. The Department will be open by appointment on Monday, January 3, 2022 and will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Schedule an appointment via email at CandidateServices@co.monterey.ca.us or by phone (831) 796-1486. Official documents may be obtained from and filed at the Monterey County Elections Department, 1441 Schilling Place – North Building, Salinas, CA.

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