Calexico, CA · Imperial County
Candidate Intention Statement (Form 501)
Form 501 is a candidate intention statement for candidates to complete with their election, office, and voluntary expenditure limit information.
What this form is
Candidates use Form 501 to state their intention for an election and provide information about their candidacy, office, jurisdiction, and party preference, if applicable. Part 2 concerns the voluntary expenditure ceiling and says candidates for local offices do not complete it. The form includes a verification under penalty of perjury and spaces for the execution date and candidate signature.
Who needs it
A candidate completing an intention statement for an election should use this form to provide the requested candidate and office information.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the candidate certifies the statement under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download Form 501.
- 2
Complete Candidate Information
Enter the requested candidate, office, jurisdiction, and election information, and complete applicable sections.
- 3
Review And Sign
Review the verification, then provide the execution date and candidate signature.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Form 501?
- Form 501 is a Candidate Intention Statement. It asks for candidate and office information and includes a section about the voluntary expenditure ceiling.
- Who should complete this form?
- Candidates can use the form to provide their candidate information, office, jurisdiction, election year, and other applicable details.
- Do I need a notary for Form 501?
- No. The form is signed without a notary; the candidate certifies the statement under penalty of perjury and signs and dates it.
- How do I submit Form 501?
- The form does not provide submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.