I am interested in running for office. What information is available?
Warning – Potential Local Candidates - Review the Local Campaign Finance Ordinance BEFORE accepting financial contributions.
Code of OrdinancesCandidates must meet the filing requirements by the filing deadline. Candidate nomination documents will be issued in the Elections Office by appointment or walk-in. For your convenience, the Candidate Information Form and Ballot Designation Worksheet are provided below.
For an appointment or any questions, please contact the Election Office at (661) 868-3590 or e-mail candidatefiling@kerncounty.com.
Statement of Economic Interest
2024 Presidential Primary Ballot Designation Worksheet Form
If you are interested in running for a City Office, contact the City Clerk of that city.
You can also view, fill-in, download and print Campaign Filing Forms from the California FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission). Click on the link below to access forms.
FPPCState Offices Campaign Filing Forms
SOS – Campaign Forms and InstructionsFor more information from the California FPPC for Candidates and Committees, click on the link below.
Forms and Manuals for Candidates and CommitteesCalifornia Fair Political Practices Commission Links
When to File Campaign Statements: State & Local Filing SchedulesLocal Campaign Finance Ordinance: (Pertaining only to Supervisor, Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator, District Attorney, Auditor-Controller-County Clerk, Assessor-Recorder, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Superintendent of Schools)
Warning – Potential Local Candidates - Review the Local Campaign Finance Ordinance BEFORE accepting financial contributions.
The Voter File has data that aids educators; journalists; politicians and government agencies among others. The information can be of assistance to candidates and ballot measure committees for elections. Please note that you are NOT allowed to sell or give out the voter file information if you purchase it. Learn about the Secretary of State guidelines.
Report any misuse of personal information by calling the telephone number below:
Secretary of State’s Voter Protection and Assistance Hotline
1 (800) 345-VOTE (8683)To Apply to Purchase or View Voter Registration information, click on the link below.
Purchasing Voter Information GuidelinesThe Kern County Interactive Mapping system is useful to educators; journalists; candidates and government agencies as well as the private sector. Click on the link below to access the Kern County Interactive Mapping system.
We have Congressional; Supervisorial and maps for Certain Districts for purchase. Please contact our office for more details.
Kern County Elections Division
(661) 868-3590
or
1-800-452-VOTE (8683)
Copies of the Statements of Economic Interests filed by the officers listed below may be obtained by visiting the office of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) or by visiting the Kern County Elections Office at:
Kern County Elections Division
1115 Truxtun Avenue, 1st floor
Bakersfield, CA. 93301-4639
Fair Political Practices Commission
1102 Q Street, Suite 3000
Sacramento CA 95811
Electronic Copies Available at FPPC
| County Administrative Officer | Ryan Alsop |
| County Counsel | Margo A. Raison |
| District Attorney | Cynthia Jane Zimmer |
| Treasurer-Tax Collector | Jordan Kaufman |
| Board of Supervisors – 1st District | Phillip Peters |
| Board of Supervisors – 2nd District | Zack Scrivner |
| Board of Supervisors – 3rd District | Jeff Flores |
| Board of Supervisors – 4th District | David Couch |
| Board of Supervisors – 5th District | Leticia Perez |
