California AB1853 regulates candidate statements in voter information guides to ensure they are factual and relevant.

California AB1853 mandates that candidate statements in voter information guides focus on a candidate's education, professional experience, public service, community involvement, and qualifications for office. It prohibits references to other candidates, links to external content, profane or vulgar content, content unrelated to the candidate's qualifications, and false statements. After the filing deadline, noncompliant content will be omitted, and fees are nonrefundable. Voters can seek judicial relief to amend or delete noncompliant material.

California AB1853 regulates candidate statements in voter information guides to ensure they are factual and relevant.

California AB1853 mandates that candidate statements in voter information guides focus on a candidate's education, professional experience, public service, community involvement, and qualifications for office. It prohibits references to other candidates, links to external content, profane or vulgar content, content unrelated to the candidate's qualifications, and false statements. After the filing deadline, noncompliant content will be omitted, and fees are nonrefundable. Voters can seek judicial relief to amend or delete noncompliant material.