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Tools for Running for Office
The Town Clerk’s Office has gathered the following information and resources for those who want to run for office.
Candidate’s Information Guide
The Candidate’s Information Guide and all necessary documents/forms for the election for the Town of Windsor was available for pick up as of Monday, January 11, 2021. Candidate’s needed to schedule an appointment with the Town Clerk to receive the necessary documents and forms during the nomination period. The nomination period ended on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Please note, this Guide does not include required forms and documents. You must schedule an appointment with the Town Clerk’s office to receive these documents.
Appointments can be made by email: townclerk@townofwindsor.com. Alternatively, you may call (707) 838-1000 to leave a message with the Town Clerk to call and schedule the appointment.
Election Statement Timeline
Date | Action |
January 11, 2021 | Candidate Nomination Period Opens |
February 1, 2021 | Semi-Annual Campaign Statement (period covering 10/18/20 – 12/31/20) |
February 5, 2021 | Candidate Nomination Period Deadline |
March 21, 2021 | Political Campaign Signs may be Posted. A Permit is Required. |
March 25, 2021 | First Day Voter Information Guides may be Mailed |
March 25, 2021 | 1st Pre-election Campaign Statement (period covering 1/1/21 – 3/20/21) |
April 5, 2021 | Vote-by-Mail Opens |
April 19, 2021 | Last Day to Register to Vote in the Election |
April 20, 2021 | First Day to Process Vote-by-Mail Ballots |
April 22, 2021 | 2nd Pre-election Campaign Statement (period covering 3/21/21 – 4/17/21) |
April 27, 2021 | Deadline to Request Ballot by Mail |
May 4, 2021 | ELECTION DAY |
June 3, 2021 | Deadline to Certify Election Results |
August 2, 2021 | Semi-Annual Campaign Statement (period covering 8/2/21 – 6/30/21) |
Election Signs
The starting date for posting campaign signs for the May 4, 2021, Special Municipal Election will be Sunday, March 21, 2021 (45 days prior to the election). A permit is required. Permit fee is $25. For further details, please view the sign permit.
Important Contact/Telephone Numbers
Quick access to contact information.
Fair Political Practices Commission
To further assist you as the candidate, it is important to visit the FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) website.
Please see the Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 for candidates.
The Mission of the FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION is to promote the integrity of representative state and local government in California through fair, impartial interpretation and enforcement of political campaign, lobbying, and conflict of interest laws.
They can be contacted at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772).