Election Recourses:
| 15 Day Close of Registration Summary [pdf] | Local Measures |
| Candidate List [pdf] | Write-In Candidates (Local) [pdf] |
| Offices up for Election [pdf] | County Measures Information [pdf] |
| Write-In Candidates (State) [pdf] | Requesting a Recount [pdf] |
| Certified Election Results Write-In Candidates [pdf] | Polling Place List [pdf] |
Election Dates and Deadlines:
Below are a list of important public dates and deadlines for the Presidential General Election. To view all dates and deadlines for the 2012 Presidential General Election, see the General Election Calendar [pdf].
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DATE |
ACTION |
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July 16 |
Nomination period begins |
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August 10 |
Nomination period ends |
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August 11 |
Registrar of Voters labeling of measures |
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August 15 |
Nomination period deadline extension if no incumbent is running for office |
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August 23 |
Last day to submit direct arguments for/against a measure |
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August 31 |
Last day to submit rebuttal arguments for/against a measure |
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September 4 |
Public examination period ends for arguments |
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September 10 |
Public examination period ends for rebuttals |
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October 9 |
Early voting begins |
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October 10-12 |
Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballots delivered to voters |
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October 15-16 |
Mail Ballots delivered to voters |
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October 22 |
Voter registration closes |
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October 29 |
Three drive-thru locations open for Mail Ballot drop-off |
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October 30 |
Last day to submit a Vote by Mail Ballot application |
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November 6 |
Presidential General Election Day |
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November 7 |
Canvass of the election begins |
Voter Information Guides:
San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide
The San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballots were delivered by mail October 10-12, and thereafter upon request. The Sample Ballot is customized for a voter’s precinct. Use the Sample Ballot Look-up Tool [no longer available] to find the Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot for your address.
You can also view the Comprehensive Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot [pdf] (7MB), which includes candidates for all of the offices up for election throughout San Bernardino County.
The Voter Information Guide includes the following:
- Redistricting and Reprecincting Information
- Voting Options
- Description of What’s on Your Ballot
- Your Sample Ballot
- Political Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices
- List of Candidates for State Senator and State Assembly who have agreed to Voluntary Expenditure Limits
- Candidate Statements
- Information About Measures Submitted to the Voters
- Voter Bill of Rights
- Notice to Voters- Residency Confirmation Procedure
- Polling Place Assignments
State of California Voter Information Guide
The Official State Voter Information Guide [pdf] from the Secretary of State focuses on statewide issues such as State Propositions and Candidate Statements for the U.S. Senate seats.
Voter Registration:
Your voter registration must be postmarked no later than October 22, 2012 for the Presidential General Election. Visit our Voter Registration page for complete information and instructions.
Voting Options:
There are three ways to vote:
- Vote early at the Elections Office
- Vote by mail
- Vote at the polls on Election Day
Visit our Voting page for complete information and instructions.
Election Results:
Election results will be released to the public on Election Night on our website at 8:15 p.m., 10 p.m., 12 a.m., and every 2 hours on the hour until vote counting is complete. Visit our Election Results page for more information.