California AB1853 revises the Elections Code to establish standards for candidate statements in voter information guides.

California AB1853 amends the Elections Code to ensure candidate statements in voter information guides are factual, relevant, and appropriate. The bill repeals and replaces Section 13308, detailing permissible content such as education, professional experience, public service, community involvement, and qualifications. Prohibited content includes references to other candidates, links to external websites, profane or vulgar content, irrelevant material, and false statements. Elections officials must notify candidates of noncompliant content and allow revisions before the filing deadline.

California AB1853 revises the Elections Code to establish standards for candidate statements in voter information guides.

California AB1853 amends the Elections Code to ensure candidate statements in voter information guides are factual, relevant, and appropriate. The bill repeals and replaces Section 13308, detailing permissible content such as education, professional experience, public service, community involvement, and qualifications. Prohibited content includes references to other candidates, links to external websites, profane or vulgar content, irrelevant material, and false statements. Elections officials must notify candidates of noncompliant content and allow revisions before the filing deadline.