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2025 version will be available in December!

The original Municipal Election Handbook for California City & Town Clerk professionals proudly published by MCA Direct!

Our Municipal Election Handbook* is supplied for California City & Town Clerk professionals only and is updated annually summarizing municipal election laws. Each year new legislation and case law affects the way California cities conduct their elections. We keep track of both to make sure you get the most up-to-date information. We offer 2 print options. The Black & White version will not have any color highlights to identify changes.

Our Handbook contents:

• Our model Resolutions, Forms, Notices templates for your use as needed throughout the year.

• Checklist steps for all election needs including calling the election, requesting county services, vacancy procedures, publication of notices, and more.

• Election Manual with detailed guidance and code explanations. Providing you valuable information to assist you through the election process from start to finish. Some sections included are Ballot Designation Regulations, Candidate Statements, Initiative Petition Process, Measures, Nominations, Public Inspection of Election Materials, Recall, Referendum, Vacancies, Voting Rights and Write-Ins.

• The newest laws approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor highlighted throughout the handbook.

• Takes the major topics of the state Election Code pertaining to cities and combines them into an easy-to-read and follow format.

Our Municipal Election Handbook for CA City & Town Clerks is provided loose-leaf, hard copy print only. A Binder and Calendar Guide for Municipal Elections are not included. Each is sold separately. If you are interested in our consulting service, please contact us before ordering. Package options are available!

*The contents of our Municipal Election Handbook for CA City & Town Clerks (Handbook) are copyrighted and are the sole property of MCADirect/MCADirect LLC. Our Handbook may not be reproduced (copied), altered, sold, distributed, or retransmitted in any form. This Handbook is strictly for California City & Town Clerks only and is not sold or provided to the public, potential candidate(s), libraries, law firms (or in-house legal counsel, as the case may be), outside agencies including consulting firms, city/ town councilmembers and committees. We reserve the right to refuse a purchase request at our discretion.

This item is strictly for purchase and use by CA City/Town Clerks only.