These guides were developed in an effort to provide answers to questions frequently asked to the Alameda County Registrar of Voters office concerning county, school districts, special districts, and local judicial offices. It is for general information only and does not have the force and effect of law, regulation or rule. In case of conflict, the law, regulation or rule will apply. Persons using these guide must bear full responsibility to make their own determinations as to all legal standards and duties. For information on city issues please contact your City Clerk. 

Ballot Measure Sponsor Forms

Assembly Bill 1416 was signed by the Governor and is effective as of January 1, 2023. This legislation allows primary argument signers to provide a list of individuals, associations, nonprofit organizations, or businesses that are signers or are listed within the text of the argument who support or oppose a ballot measure to be listed under the ballot label. If you wish to submit a list of supporters or opponents, please complete Page 1 by providing a list of names of the individuals, associations, nonprofit organizations, and businesses to be listed as supporters or opponents. Please refer to page 4 Section 3: Appendix A for additional guidelines regarding supporters and opponents. A sample ballot label is provided on page 5, in Section 4, Appendix B.

List of Measure Supporters/ Opponents to be printed below the ballot label shall be submitted to the Registrar of Voters’ Office by 5:00 p.m. on December 13, 2023. In accordance with Elections Code Section 9170 (d)(2) a district measure or school measure on a county ballot shall not include a list of supporters or opponents if the same district or school measure appears on the ballot of another county that does not include a list of supporters or opponents for the measure.

Sponsor Forms

Procedures for Recalling County of Alameda Officers

The Procedures for Recalling County of Alameda Officers Guide.

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