by Paul Andrews on 2015-07-27
Those interested in running for office in the Nov. 3 general election may take out candidate filing papers now.
Papers must be filed by 5 p.m. on Aug. 7. If an incumbent fails to file, the deadline for that office will be extended to 5 p.m. on Aug. 12 for everyone except the incumbent.
The Registrar of Voters staff is available to help prospective candidates complete the necessary paperwork and to answer questions. Candidates unsure about the local district offices for which they are eligible, based on residency, should contact the Registrar of Voters office for help. Candidates will receive informational handbooks at the time they obtain their papers.
The following special districts and school districts have open seats:
Special Districts-
* De Luz Community Services District
* Edgemont Community Service District
* So. Coachella Valley Community Service District
* Tenaja Community Service District
* Beaumont Library District
* Palo Verde Valley Library District
* Desert Recreation District – Divisions 2, 3 & 5
* Home Gardens Sanitary District
* Valley Sanitary District
* Desert Water Agency
* Cabazon Water District
* Chiriaco Summit Water District
* Home Gardens County Water District
* Mission Springs Water District
* Pinyon Pines County Water District
School Districts-
* Banning Unified School District – Trustee Areas 2, 3 & 4
* Menifee Union School District – Trustee Areas 1 & 2
* Palo Verde Unified School District
* Perris Elementary School District – Trustee Areas 2 & 4
* Riverside Unified School District – Trustee Areas 2, 3 & 4
* San Jacinto Unified School District – Trustee Area 1
For more information about this election, contact the Registrar of Voters office at 951-486-7200 or 800-773-8683.