The candidate nomination filing period for the Nov. 5 general election is now open. Paperwork must be filed by 5 p.m. on Aug. 9. (Beverly Press/Park Labrea News file photo)

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that the candidate nomination filing period for the Nov. 5 general 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, Aug. 9.

If nomination documents for the incumbent are not filed by that time, the nomination period for persons other than the incumbent will be extended to 5 p.m. on Aug. 14.

Candidates who want to file paperwork in person are encouraged to make an appointment before visiting the RR/CC Norwalk Headquarters. Appointments can be made online or by calling (800)815-2666, option 4.

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

Candidates interested in running for office are encouraged to review the Nov. 5 candidate handbook and resource guide. The handbook and resource guide include a variety of details and critical deadlines for being eligible for the election.

For information, visit lavote.gov.