By Mary O’KEEFE

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced the candidate nomination filing period for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election is now open. Candidates are required to file and return completed paperwork to the RR/CC headquarters on or before 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9.

Candidates wanting to file paperwork in person are encouraged to make an appointment before visiting the RR/CC Norwalk HQ. Appointments can be made online at https://tinyurl.com/2dppjrrv or by calling (800) 815-2666, option 4.

Alternatively, candidates may request their paperwork be issued to them by email or U.S. mail if requested in advance of the deadline.

In observance of Thanksgiving, all RR/CC offices will be closed on Nov. 23 and Nov. 24.

Candidates interested in running for office are encouraged to review the March 5, 2024 Candidate Handbook and Resource Guide at https://tinyurl.com/3bvr6uvj.

The handbook and resource guide includes a variety of details and critical deadlines to be eligible for this election.

For more information, call the Election Information Section at (800) 815-2666, option 4, or visit our https://tinyurl.com/ym7jubmw.