Running for Office

Requirements for Candidacy

Candidate qualifications and requirements depend on the type of office.

What do I need to fill out to file for an Elected Position? How do I start the Process?

Candidates must meet the filing requirements by the filing deadline. Candidate nomination documents will be issued in the Elections Division, no appointment necessary. The filing deadline for each election can be found on the Calendar of Events.

For any questions, please contact the Election Division at (661) 868-3590 or e-mail candidatefiling@kerncounty.com.

Running for City Office

If you are interested in running for a City Office, contact the City Clerk of that city.

• City of Arvin – (661) 854-3134
• City of Bakersfield – (661) 326-3767
• City of California City – (760) 373-8661
• City of Delano – (661) 720-2228
• City of Maricopa – (661) 769-8279
• City of McFarland – (661) 792-3091
• City of Ridgecrest – (760) 499-5002
• City of Shafter – (661) 746-5000
• City of Taft – (661) 763-1222
• City of Tehachapi – (661) 822-2200
• City of Wasco – (661) 758-7215