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Elections Code

Part 9 of 12 · provisions 1,601–1,800

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The Office of Elections Cybersecurity is created and must coordinate election cybersecurity work, develop best practices, share threat information, and help counter false or misleading election-related information. If a voter cannot personally enter the information required by Section 100, the voter may ask someone else to print the voter’s name and residence, but the voter must personally make a mark or sign, and that mark or signature must be witnessed by one person who signs their name. A person may vote in a local, special, or consolidated election if registered in one of the precincts that make up those election precincts and if voting is in accordance with this code. Statewide special elections must be called, conducted, and canvassed under the same rules as general elections, unless another law specifically says otherwise. A city or district may ask the county board of supervisors to let the county elections official provide election services, and the request must be by resolution.

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  1. 6563.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires each group of candidates to be divided mainly between congressional-district candidates and a smaller at-large portion, and bars certification if the split is not followed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6563. The candidates of each group shall be selected as follows: (a) No less than two-thirds shall be selected to represent congressional districts, and each of these candidates shall be a resident of the district which he or she is selected to represent. Congressional district candidates shall be apportioned among congressional districts according to the ratio which the American Independent Party registration in the district bears to the total statewide registration of the party as determined by the Secretary of State on January 1 of the year in which the presidential primary is held, except that at least one candidate in the group shall be a resident of each congressional district. (b) No more than one-third may be selected from the state at large without regard to congressional district of residence. If the names are not so selected, the names shall not be certified to the county elections official by the Secretary of State. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  2. 6564.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    No more than one alternate may be selected for each delegate, and alternates must be selected as Section 6563 requires.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6564. The number of alternates to be selected shall be no greater than one for each delegate, and the alternates shall be selected in the manner prescribed by Section 6563. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  3. 6565.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A group of delegate candidates that wants to support a presidential nominee must have that nominee’s endorsement, and the endorsement must be filed with the Secretary of State before any nomination papers are circulated.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6565. Each group of candidates for delegates that intends to pledge itself to the candidacy of a particular candidate for presidential nominee shall have the endorsement of the candidate for presidential nominee for whom the members of the group have filed a preference. The endorsement of the candidate for presidential nominee shall be filed with the Secretary of State before the circulation of any nomination papers of a group of candidates pledged to the support of his or her candidacy as presidential nominee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  4. 6566.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate whose nomination paper is filed in more than one group cannot run as a member of any group.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6566. Any candidate whose nomination paper is filed in more than one group is disqualified from running as a member of any group. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  5. 6567.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for delegate to the American Independent Party convention must file an affidavit with the Secretary of State before the group’s nomination papers are circulated.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6567. Each candidate for delegate to the American Independent Party convention shall file with the Secretary of State, before the circulation of nomination papers of the group of candidates of which he or she is a member, an affidavit which shall be in substantially the following form: AFFIDAVIT OF CANDIDATE FOR DELEGATE State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. I, ____, reside at No. ____ Street, in the City (or Town) of ____, in the County of ____ in the ____ Congressional District, State of California; my election precinct is ____ and I reside and am a voter therein, my post office address is ____, County of ____. I desire to be a candidate, at the presidential primary to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20__, for delegate to the next national convention of the American Independent Party, and if elected as delegate I will qualify. I personally prefer ____ as nominee of the American Independent Party for President of the United States, and hereby declare to the voters of my party in the State of California that if elected as delegate to their national party convention, I shall to the best of my judgment and ability, support ____ as nominee of the American Independent Party for president of the United States. (This statement of preference shall be omitted where the candidate for delegate is part of a group not expressing a preference for a particular candidate.) I express no preference for a particular candidate. The chairman of my group is ____. (This statement shall be omitted where the candidate for delegate is part of a group expressing a preference for a particular candidate.) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (Signed) _________________________________________________________ (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 58, Sec. 6. (AB 3259) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  6. 6568.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers for delegate candidates must be signed by enough registered American Independent Party voters to equal at least 1% of the party’s registered members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Groups of Candidates for Delegate Selection Portion of Primary Ballot [6560 - 6568] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6568. Nomination papers for candidates for delegates shall be signed by voters registered as affiliated with the American Independent Party equal in number to not less than 1 percent of the number of persons registered as members of the American Independent Party as reflected in the report of registration issued by the Secretary of State on the 135th day preceding the presidential primary election. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  7. 6580.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This article applies to nominations for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot and to delegate slates for a particular candidate or with no stated preference.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6580. This article applies to the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot, to the nomination of a slate of delegates pledged to the candidacy of a particular candidate, and to the nomination of a slate of delegates not expressing a preference for a particular candidate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  8. 6581.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers must be left with the county elections official for examination at least 81 days before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6581. Nomination papers properly prepared, circulated, signed, and verified shall be left for examination with the elections official of the county in which they are circulated at least 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 110. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  9. 6582.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A signer of a presidential primary nomination paper may sign only one paper and must state support for the relevant candidate or delegate group, give a residence address, and provide a street number if there is one.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6582. Each signer of a nomination paper for the presidential primary ballot may sign only one paper. He or she shall declare his or her intention to support the presidential preference candidate or the group of candidates for delegates, add his or her place of residence, and give his or her street and number if any. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  10. 6583.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A nomination paper may be split into sections, and each section must include the candidate names and county name. Only county voters registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party may sign.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6583. Any nomination paper may be presented in sections. Each section shall contain the name of the presidential preference candidate, or the names of the candidates for delegates comprising the group, and, if applicable, that they have expressed a preference for a named person as candidate for presidential nominee of the party. Each section shall bear the name of the county in which it is circulated. Only voters of the county registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party are competent to sign. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  11. 6584.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each section must have numbered signature lines and an attached circulator affidavit.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6584. Each section shall be prepared with the lines for signatures numbered, and shall have attached the affidavit of the circulator who obtained signatures to it, which shall meet all of the requirements of Section 104. No other affidavit is required. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 7. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  12. 6585.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A verified nomination paper is treated as prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the signers are voters, unless that is disproved by comparison with registration affidavits kept by the elections official.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6585. A verified nomination paper is prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the persons signing it are voters, until it is otherwise proved by comparison of the signatures with the affidavits of registration in the office of the elections official. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  13. 6586.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The nomination paper for a presidential preference candidate must follow the prescribed form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6586. The nomination paper for a candidate for the presidential preference portion of the ballot shall be in substantially the following form: SECTION OF NOMINATION PAPER SIGNED BY VOTER ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY CANDIDATE Section ____________Page ____________ County of ______________. Nomination paper of a presidential preference candidate for the American Independent Party presidential primary ballot. State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. SIGNER’S STATEMENT I, the undersigned, am a voter of the County of ____________, State of California, and am registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party. I hereby nominate ____________ for the presidential preference portion of the American Independent Party’s presidential primary ballot, to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ____________ day of ____________, 20____. I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office, or for any group of delegates, to the national convention of the party, and I further declare that I intend to support the candidate named herein. Number _____ Signature _____ Printed name _____ Residence 1. 2. 3. etc. CIRCULATOR’S AFFIDAVIT I, ______, solemnly swear (or affirm) all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That I secured signatures in the County of ____ to the nomination paper of a candidate in the presidential preference primary of the American Independent Party; that all the signatures on this section of the nomination paper numbered from 1 to ____, inclusive, were made in my presence, that the signatures were obtained between ____, 20_, and ____, 20_, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (Signed) _____ Circulator _____ (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 8. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  14. 6587.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires the nomination paper for a group of delegates to follow a specified form and includes signer and circulator statements that must be completed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6587. The nomination paper for a group of candidates for delegates, to the national convention shall be in substantially the following form: SECTION OF NOMINATION PAPER SIGNED BY VOTER ON BEHALF OF GROUP OF CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Section ____________Page ____________ County of ______________. Nomination paper of group of candidates for election as delegates by the American Independent Party pledged to the candidacy of ____________ as presidential nominee or expressing no preference, as the case may be. State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. SIGNER’S STATEMENT I, the undersigned, am a voter of the County of ____________, State of California, and am registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party. I hereby nominate the following: _____ Residence city Number _____ Names _____ or town _____ County 1. 2. 3. etc. (to such number as may be required) etc., as candidates for delegates to the American Independent Party’s National Convention, to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ____________ day of ____________, 20____. I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidates for the same office, or of any candidate for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot, and I further declare that I intend to support for nomination the candidates named herein. Number _____ Signature _____ Printed name _____ Residence 1. 2. 3. etc. CIRCULATOR’S AFFIDAVIT I, ______, solemnly swear (or affirm) all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That I secured signatures in the County of ____ to the nomination paper of the group of candidates named in the signer’s statement above as candidates for nomination and election by the American Independent Party as delegates to represent the State of California in the party’s next national convention; that all the signatures on this section of the nomination paper numbered from 1 to ____, inclusive, were made in my presence, that the signatures were obtained between ____, 20_, and ____, 20_, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (Signed) _____ Circulator _____ (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 9. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  15. 6591.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Circulators may collect signatures for a candidate’s nomination paper only during the period that is more than 81 days and not more than 120 days before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6591. Circulators may obtain signatures to the nomination paper of the candidate or group of candidates at any time not more than 120 nor less than 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 13. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  16. 6592.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elections officials and deputy elections officials may not serve as circulators, and circulators may not collect signatures within 100 feet of an election booth or polling place.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6592. An elections official or deputy elections official may not serve as a circulator and circulators may not obtain signatures within 100 feet of any election booth or polling place. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  17. 6593.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Verified nomination paper sections must be returned to the candidate, committee, or authorized representatives, and the circulated sections must be collected and left with the elections official for examination.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6593. Each section of a nomination paper, after being verified, shall be returned to the candidate, committee, or duly authorized representatives. All the sections circulated in any county shall be collected by the candidate, committee, or duly authorized representatives, who shall arrange and leave the sections with the elections official for examination. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  18. 6594.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Before a nomination paper is filed, its sections must be numbered in order.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6594. Prior to filing, the sections of a nomination paper for any candidate or group of candidates shall be numbered in order. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  19. 6595.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Counties may consolidate and fasten together properly assembled nomination papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6595. Nomination papers, properly assembled, may be consolidated and fastened together by counties, but nomination papers signed by voters in different counties shall not be fastened together. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  20. 6596.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must examine nomination papers and mark a voter’s name “not sufficient” if the name is not in the same handwriting as the registration affidavit or if the voter has not stated an intention to affiliate with the political party named in the papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6596. The elections official shall examine all nomination papers left with him or her for examination and shall disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of his or her county that does not appear in the same handwriting on an affidavit of registration in the office of the elections official. He or she shall also disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of his or her county who has not stated his or her intention to affiliate with the political party named in the nomination papers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  21. 6597.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Within five days after nomination papers are left for examination, the elections official must examine them and attach a certificate; then the Secretary of State must file the papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6597. Within five days after any nomination papers are left with him or her for examination, the elections official shall: (a) Examine and affix to them a certificate reciting that he or she has examined them and stating the number of names which have not been marked “not sufficient.” (b) Transmit the papers with the certificate of examination to the Secretary of State, who shall file the papers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  22. 6598.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county elections official must certify nomination papers for a candidate or group of candidates using substantially the stated form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6598. The certificate of the elections official to nomination papers of a candidate or group of candidates shall be in substantially the following form: Certificate of County Elections Official to Nomination Papers of Candidate or Group of Candidates To the Secretary of State: I, County Elections Official of the County of ________, hereby certify that I have examined the nomination papers, to which this certificate is attached, of the candidate or group of candidates for election at the ensuing presidential primary, and that the number of names which I have not marked “not sufficient” is __________. The candidate or group of candidates named in the nomination papers comprise the following (state names of candidates): etc. etc. etc. Dated this ________ day of ________, 20___. ________________________ (SEAL) County Elections Official By Deputy (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 58, Sec. 7. (AB 3259) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  23. 6599.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must notify the relevant candidate or committee contact when enough signatures have been received, and must tell them that no more signatures will be accepted.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nomination Papers [6580 - 6599] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6599. Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate, or his or her duly authorized representative, of that fact. Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a group of candidates for delegates, the Secretary of State shall notify the chairperson of the committee of that fact. In each case, the Secretary of State shall advise the person receiving the notification that no more signatures will be received. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  24. 6620.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. American Independent Presidential Primary Ballot [6620 - 6621] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The American Independent Party presidential primary ballot must follow the general ballot-format rules, but with specific required heading, candidate-listing, and voter-instruction changes.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. American Independent Presidential Primary Ballot [6620 - 6621] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6620. For the presidential primary election, the format of the American Independent Party ballot shall be governed by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, with the following exceptions: (a) In place of the heading “Delegates to National Convention, vote for one group only” shall appear the heading “Presidential Preference, vote for one”. (b) Selected and unselected presidential candidates shall be listed below the heading specified in subdivision (a). (c) Below the presidential candidates shall appear in the same column, or in the next column if there is not sufficient space in the first column, the heading “Delegates to National Convention, vote for one group.” (d) The instructions to voters shall be the same as provided for in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13 except that they shall begin with the words, “To express your preference for a candidate for nomination for President, stamp a cross (+) in the square opposite the name of the candidate. Your vote in this portion of the ballot is advisory only. Delegates to the national convention will be elected in the delegate selection portion of the ballot.” (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  25. 6621.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. American Independent Presidential Primary Ballot [6620 - 6621] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who thinks their name may be used as a write-in candidate for President must file an endorsement with the Secretary of State at least 21 days before the primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. American Independent Presidential Primary Ballot [6620 - 6621] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6621. Any person who believes his or her name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, not later than 21 days before the primary election, file his or her endorsement of his or her write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for him or her. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  26. 6640.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must compile and file a statement of canvassed returns within 32 days after the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6640. The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, compile and file in his or her office a statement of the canvassed returns filed with him or her by the election officials. The compiled statement shall show for each group the total of the votes received, the votes received in each county, and the names of the candidates comprising that group. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  27. 6641.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must issue a certificate of election by the 32nd day after the election to each eligible member of the party group with the largest vote.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6641. The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, issue a certificate of election to each person who is a member of the group that received the largest vote cast for any group of that party, the person thereby being elected as delegate to his or her national party convention. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  28. 6642.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who wins the delegate selection primary by write-in vote must file a list of delegates with the Secretary of State within 37 days after the primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6642. Any person who receives, by write-in vote, a plurality of the votes cast in the delegate selection primary shall, within 37 days after the primary election, file a list of delegates to the national convention with the Secretary of State in the manner prescribed in Sections 6563 and 6564. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  29. 6643.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a candidate does not file a delegate list, the party’s state central committee must file one with the Secretary of State within 10 days after the end of the Section 6642 37-day period, and the delegation goes to the convention unpledged to any candidate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6643. If the candidate fails to file a list of delegates, the state central committee of the party shall, within 10 days of the end of the 37-day period required in Section 6642, file a list of delegates with the Secretary of State. The delegation shall go to the convention unpledged to any candidate. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  30. 6644.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If delegates are elected for a preferred presidential candidate, they must meet before leaving the state and choose a chairperson for their delegation.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6644. If a group of candidates for delegates preferring a particular presidential candidate are elected at the presidential primary, the delegates to the national convention shall, before leaving the state to attend the convention, meet together and select a chairperson of the delegation. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  31. 6645.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If certain delegates are elected without a preferred presidential candidate, their group chairperson becomes chairperson of the delegation. If that person cannot serve, the delegates must meet and choose a new chairperson under Section 6644.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6645. If a group of candidates for delegates expressing no preference for a particular presidential candidate are elected, the chairperson of the group shall serve as chairperson of the delegation. If, for any reason, the chairperson of the group becomes unable to serve as chairperson of the delegation, the delegates shall meet and select a new chairperson as provided in Section 6644. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  32. 6646.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If there is a vacancy in the office of a delegate or alternate, the delegation chairperson must designate someone to fill it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6646. If a vacancy exists in the office of the delegate or alternate, the chairperson of the delegation shall designate a person to fill that vacancy. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  33. 6647.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    An alternate must attend the convention for a delegate who cannot attend, must carry out that delegate’s duties, and may not vote for the delegate while the delegate is occupying the seat.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. American Independent Party Presidential Primary [6500 - 6647] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Postelection Proceedings [6640 - 6647] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6647. The alternate of any delegate who is unable to attend the convention shall attend the convention in his or her place and shall otherwise discharge the duties of that delegate. An alternate shall not vote in place of the delegate whom he or she represents when the delegate is occupying his or her seat at the convention. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  34. 6700.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter applies only to the Peace and Freedom Party’s presidential primary ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6700. This chapter shall be applicable to the presidential primary ballot of the Peace and Freedom Party only. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  35. 6701.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary ballot must be split into two parts: a presidential preference portion and a national convention delegate selection portion.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6701. The Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary ballot shall be divided into a presidential preference portion and a national convention delegate selection portion. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  36. 6702.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    No filing fee is required for anyone to be voted for at a Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6700 - 6702] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6702. No filing fee is required from any person to be voted for at any Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  37. 6720.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must place a candidate on the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference ballot if the Secretary of State determines the candidate is generally advocated for or recognized as actively seeking that party’s presidential nomination.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6720. The Secretary of State shall place the name of a candidate upon the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference ballot when the Secretary of State has determined that the candidate is generally advocated for or recognized throughout the United States or California as actively seeking the presidential nomination of the Peace and Freedom Party or the national party with which the Peace and Freedom Party is affiliated. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  38. 6721.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must mail a notice to certain Peace and Freedom Party committee chairpersons on or before 120 days before a presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6721. On or before the 120th day preceding a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall send a letter by first-class mail to the Chairpersons of record of the Peace and Freedom Party State and County Central Committees, informing them that, while a response is not required, any information they wish to submit will be considered by the Secretary of State in the determination of candidates to be placed on the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference primary ballot pursuant to Section 6720. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 14. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  39. 6722.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must announce and distribute a candidate list by the 88th day before a presidential primary, may add candidates after that announcement, may not delete listed candidates, and must mail the list and later additions to the named party committee chairs.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6722. On or before the 88th day preceding a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall publicly announce and distribute to the news media for publication a list of the candidates the Secretary of State intends to place on the ballot at the following presidential primary election. Following this announcement, the Secretary of State may add to the Secretary of State’s selection, but the Secretary of State may not delete any candidate whose name appears on the announced list. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the list and any subsequent additions thereto to the Chairpersons of the Peace and Freedom Party State and County Central Committees. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 15. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  40. 6723.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the Secretary of State places a candidate on the ballot, the Secretary of State must notify the candidate about the ballot listing and the steps needed for the candidate’s name to appear on the delegate selection portion; the candidate may withdraw by filing an affidavit no later than 68 days before the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6723. When the Secretary of State decides to place the name of a candidate on the ballot pursuant to Sections 6720 and 6722, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate that her or his name will appear on the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference primary ballot of this state, but that a committee must be formed, delegates certified, and a petition filed pursuant to this chapter in order to have her or his name appear on the delegate selection portion of the presidential primary ballot. The Secretary of State shall also notify the candidate that she or he may withdraw her or his name from the ballot by filing with the Secretary of State an affidavit pursuant to Section 6724, no later than the 68th day before that election. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  41. 6724.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a selected or unselected candidate files the required affidavit with the Secretary of State by the 68th day before the presidential primary, the candidate’s name must be left off the certified ballot list and must not appear on the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6724. If a selected candidate or an unselected candidate files with the Secretary of State, no later than the 68th day before the presidential primary, an affidavit stating without qualification that she or he is not a candidate for the office of President of the United States at the forthcoming presidential primary election, the name of that candidate shall be omitted from the list of names certified by the Secretary of State to the elections official for the ballot and the name of that candidate shall not appear on the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  42. 6725.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    An unselected candidate who wants placement on the presidential preference primary ballot must have nomination papers circulated and must meet a signature threshold from Peace and Freedom Party registrants.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6725. Any unselected candidate desiring to have her or his name placed on the presidential preference primary ballot without filing a group of candidates for delegates, shall have nomination papers circulated on her or his behalf. In order to qualify the name of that candidate for placement on the presidential preference primary ballot, the nomination papers of the candidate shall be signed by voters registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party equal in number to not less than 1 percent of the number of persons registered as members of the Peace and Freedom Party as reflected in the report of registration issued by the Secretary of State on the 135th day preceding the presidential primary election. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 26. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  43. 6726.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a pledged delegate candidate group qualifies by petition for the national convention delegate selection portion of the presidential primary ballot, the pledged presidential candidate is automatically placed on the presidential preference portion of the ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Portion of Primary Ballot [6720 - 6726] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6726. Whenever a group of candidates for delegates pledged to a particular presidential candidate qualifies by petition for the national convention delegate selection portion of the presidential primary ballot, the name of the presidential candidate to whom the group is pledged shall automatically be placed on the presidential preference portion of the ballot, without the filing of a separate petition for the presidential preference portion of the ballot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  44. 6740.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The party committee chairperson must tell the Secretary of State, by the 120th day before the presidential primary, which national party the Peace and Freedom Party has affiliated with, the party office contact details, and how many delegates will represent the party at the next national convention.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6740. The Chairperson of the Peace and Freedom Party State Central Committee shall notify the Secretary of State on or before the 120th day preceding the presidential primary as to both of the following: (a) The name of that national party with which the Peace and Freedom Party has affiliated, by vote of its state central committee, and the address and telephone number of the principal office of that national party. (b) The number of delegates to represent the Peace and Freedom Party of California at the next national convention of that national party. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  45. 6741.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the Peace and Freedom Party of California gives this notification, it must use a substantially similar form addressed to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6741. The notification of national affiliation and number of national convention delegates shall be in substantially the following form: Statement of National Affiliation and Number of National Convention Delegates for the Peace and Freedom Party of California To the Secretary of State: Sacramento, California You are hereby notified that the Peace and Freedom Party of California, by vote of its state central committee, has affiliated on the national level with the ______ Party. The address of the ______ Party’s principal office is ______, and its telephone number is _______. You are further notified that the number of delegates to represent the Peace and Freedom Party of California in the next national convention of the ______ Party is ______. Dated this ______ day of ______, 19__. Chairperson of the State Central Committee of the Peace and Freedom Party of California (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  46. 6742.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the party chairperson does not file the required notice by the 120th day before the presidential primary, the Secretary of State must determine the party’s national affiliation and delegate count.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6742. If the Chairperson of the Peace and Freedom Party State Central Committee fails to file the notice required by Section 6741 by the 120th day preceding the presidential primary, the Secretary of State shall ascertain the national affiliation of the party and the number of delegates from the chairperson or any other officer of record of the party state central committee or from the national party with which the Peace and Freedom Party was affiliated as indicated by the most recent statement of the affiliation on file by the chairperson of the party state central committee. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  47. 6743.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must certify specified presidential-primary information to each county elections official by the 110th day before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6743. On or before the 110th day before the presidential primary, the Secretary of State shall certify all of the following to the elections official of each county: (a) The name of that national party with which the Peace and Freedom Party is presently affiliated and the address and telephone number of the principal office of that national party. (b) The number of delegates to represent the Peace and Freedom Party of California in the next national convention of that national party. (c) The number of delegate candidates to be selected from each territory pursuant to Sections 6744 and 6745 by each committee proposing a group of national convention delegates. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  48. 6744.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The chapter’s north–south boundary is the latitudinal line matching the northern boundaries of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and San Bernardino Counties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6744. For the purposes of this chapter, the boundary between the northern and southern territories of the state shall be that latitudinal line coinciding with the northern boundaries of San Luis Obispo, Kern, and San Bernardino Counties. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  49. 6745.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each territory’s share of delegate candidates must be set in proportion to the territory’s share of registered Peace and Freedom Party voters.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Determination of Number to National Convention [6740 - 6745] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6745. The number of delegate candidates to be selected from each territory by each group shall be, to the nearest whole number, proportional to that portion of the state’s registered Peace and Freedom Party voters residing in each territory as reflected in statements of voters and political affiliation transmitted to the Secretary of State on the 135th day before the presidential primary election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  50. 6760.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Five or more state voters registered with the Peace and Freedom Party may form a committee to propose delegates, and that committee may handle the organizing and filing tasks needed for the group.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6760. Any five or more voters of the state who are registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party may join as a committee in proposing the nomination of a group of candidates for delegates. The committee may elect its officers, select the candidates for delegates, select the chairperson of the committee, secure the endorsement of the person, if any, preferred by the committee as candidate for presidential nominee, appoint alternates, assemble and file all necessary papers, and take all other action that may be necessary for the organization and election of the group. The committee in performing its functions may act through its officers or designated representatives. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  51. 6761.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committee must file a statement with the Secretary of State by the 104th day before the presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6761. The committee, on or before the 104th day before the presidential primary election, shall file with the Secretary of State a statement containing the name of the committee and the names, residence addresses and telephone numbers of at least five of its members, and its officers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  52. 6762.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The number of delegate candidates listed together on a nomination paper must match the total number of delegates the Peace and Freedom Party is electing.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6762. The number of candidates for delegate grouped on a nomination paper shall be equal to the total number of delegates to be elected by the Peace and Freedom Party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  53. 6763.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Grouped candidates must be selected so the northern and southern delegate shares are proportional to the Party’s registered voters in each territory; otherwise the Secretary of State must not certify the names.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6763. The names of the grouped candidates shall be so selected that the portion of the candidates for national convention delegates residing in the northern and southern territories shall be proportional, to the nearest whole number, to the portion of the state’s Peace and Freedom Party registered voters residing in each territory as computed and certified by the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 6743. If the names are not so selected, the names shall not be certified by the Secretary of State. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  54. 6764.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    No more than one alternate may be selected for each delegate, and alternates must be selected under Section 6763’s procedure.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6764. The number of alternates to be selected shall be no greater than one for each delegate, and the alternates shall be selected in the manner prescribed by Section 6763. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  55. 6765.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A delegate candidate group that wants to support a particular presidential nominee must have that nominee’s endorsement, and the endorsement must be filed with the Secretary of State before any nomination papers are circulated.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6765. Each group of candidates for delegate that intends to pledge itself to the candidacy of a particular candidate for presidential nominee shall have the endorsement of the candidate for presidential nominee for whom the members of the group have filed a preference. The endorsement of the candidate for presidential nominee shall be filed with the Secretary of State before the circulation of any nomination papers of a group of candidates pledged to the support of her or his candidacy as presidential nominee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  56. 6766.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A delegate candidate who files a nomination paper in more than one group is disqualified from running in any group.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6766. Any candidate for delegate whose nomination paper is filed in more than one group is disqualified from running as a member of any group. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  57. 6767.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each Peace and Freedom Party delegate candidate must file a declaration with the Secretary of State before the group’s nomination papers are circulated.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6767. Each candidate for Peace and Freedom Party delegate to the national convention shall file with the Secretary of State, before the circulation of nomination papers of the group of candidates of which she or he is a member, a declaration which shall state all of the following: (a) Her or his residence, with street and number, if any. (b) That she or he is a voter registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party at her or his residence address. (c) That she or he is a candidate for office of delegate. (d) That she or he will not withdraw as a candidate before the presidential primary. (e) That she or he will qualify as a delegate if elected. (f) In the case of a candidate for delegate on a slate of delegates pledging itself to the candidacy of a particular candidate for presidential nominee, the following statement: “I personally prefer ____ as the nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party for President of the United States, and hereby declare to the voters of the Peace and Freedom Party in the State of California that if elected as delegate to the national convention, I shall to the best of my judgment and ability, support ____ as the nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party for President of the United States.” (g) In the case of a candidate for delegate on a slate of delegates not expressing a preference for a particular presidential candidate the following statement: “I express no preference for a particular presidential candidate. The chairperson of my group is ____.” The name of a candidate for presidential nominee shall not be placed on the ballot unless this declaration has been properly filed by each candidate for delegate of the group supporting the candidate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  58. 6768.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for delegate must use a declaration that follows the prescribed form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6768. The declaration of a candidate for delegate shall be in substantially the following form: Declaration of Candidate for Delegate State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. I, ______, reside and am a registered voter at _____ (street address) _____ , in the (city or town) of , in the County of _______, State of California. I desire to be a candidate, at the presidential primary to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20_, for delegate to the next national convention of the ____ Party with which the Peace and Freedom Party of California is affiliated on the national level and I will qualify as a delegate if elected. I personally prefer ____ as the nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party for President of the United States, and hereby declare to the voters of the Peace and Freedom Party in the State of California that if elected as delegate to the national party convention, I shall to the best of my judgment and ability, support ____ as the nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party for President of the United States. (This statement of preference shall be omitted where the candidate for delegate is part of a group not expressing a preference for a particular presidential candidate.) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at ______, California, this ____ day of ____, 20_. _____ (Signed) (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 103. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  59. 6769.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers for delegate candidates must be signed by Peace and Freedom Party–registered voters, and the signatures must reach at least 1% of the party’s registered members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Qualification of Group of Candidates for National Convention Delegate Portion of Primary Ballot [6760 - 6769] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6769. Nomination papers for candidates for delegates shall be signed by voters registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party equal in number to not less than 1 percent of the number of persons registered as members of the Peace and Freedom Party, as reflected in the reports of registration transmitted to the Secretary of State on the 135th day before the presidential primary. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  60. 6780.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This article applies to nominations for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot and to nomination of delegate slates, including slates pledged to a candidate or not expressing a preference.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6780. This article applies to the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot, to the nomination of a slate of delegates pledged to the candidacy of a particular candidate, and to the nomination of a slate of delegates not expressing a preference for a particular candidate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  61. 6781.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers must be left with the county elections official for examination at least 81 days before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6781. Nomination papers properly prepared, circulated, signed, and verified shall be left for examination with the elections official of the county in which they are circulated at least 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 111. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  62. 6782.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A signer of a presidential primary nomination paper may sign only one paper and must add a printed name and residence details.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6782. Each signer of a nomination paper for the presidential primary ballot may sign only one paper. The signer shall add her or his printed name and place of residence indicating city and giving the street and number, if any. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  63. 6783.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers may be split into sections, and each section must identify the candidate or delegate group, include any stated presidential nominee preference, and name the county where it is circulated. Only county voters registered with the Peace and Freedom Party may sign.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6783. Any nomination paper may be presented in sections. Each section shall contain the name of the presidential preference candidate, or the names of the candidates for delegates comprising the group, and, if applicable, that they have expressed a preference for a named person as candidate for presidential nominee of the party. Each section shall bear the name of the county in which it is circulated. Only voters of the county registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party are competent to sign. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  64. 6784.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each section must be prepared with numbered signature lines and attached circulator declaration that complies with Section 104; no other declaration is required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6784. Each section shall be prepared with the lines, for signatures numbered, and shall have attached the declaration of the circulator who obtained signatures to it, which shall meet all of the requirements of Section 104. No other declaration is required to be made. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 10. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  65. 6785.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A verified nomination paper counts as prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the signers are registered voters affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party, unless disproved by comparing the signatures with registration affidavits kept by the elections official.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6785. A verified nomination paper is prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the persons signing it are voters registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party until it is otherwise proven by comparison of the signatures with the affidavits of registration in the office of the elections official. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  66. 6786.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The nomination paper for a presidential preference candidate must be in substantially the prescribed form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6786. The nomination paper for a candidate for the presidential preference portion of the ballot shall be in substantially the following form: SECTION OF NOMINATION PAPER SIGNED BY VOTER ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY CANDIDATE Section ______Page ______ County of _________. Nomination paper of a presidential preference candidate for the Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary ballot. State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. SIGNER’S STATEMENT I, the undersigned, am a voter of the County of ______, State of California, and am registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party. I hereby nominate ________ for the presidential preference portion of the Peace and Freedom Party’s presidential primary ballot, to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ______ day of June, 20__. I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office, or for any group of delegates to the national convention of the ______ Party, with which the Peace and Freedom Party of California is affiliated on the national level. Number Signature Printed name Residence street address /city 1. 2. 3. etc. CIRCULATOR’S AFFIDAVIT I, ______, affirm all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That I secured signatures in the County of ____ to the nomination paper of a candidate in the presidential preference primary of the Peace and Freedom Party, that all the signatures on this section of the nomination paper numbered from 1 to ____, inclusive, were made in my presence, that the signatures were obtained between ____, 20_, and ____, 20_, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at ____, California, this ____ day of ____, 20_. (Signed) _____ Circulator _____ (Printed name) (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 11. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  67. 6787.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A nomination paper for Peace and Freedom Party delegate candidates must follow the specified form, including signer and circulator statements.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6787. The nomination paper for a group of candidates for delegates to the national convention shall be in substantially the following form: SECTION OF NOMINATION PAPER SIGNED BY VOTER ON BEHALF OF GROUP OF CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTION Section ______Page ______ County of _________. Nomination paper of group of candidates for election as delegates by the Peace and Freedom Party pledged to the candidacy of ______ as presidential nominee, or expressing no preference, as the case may be. State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. SIGNER’S STATEMENT I, the undersigned, am a voter of the County of ______, State of California, and am registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party. I hereby nominate the following: Number Names Residence city or town County 1. 2. 3. etc. (to the number as may be required) as candidates for delegate to the national convention of the ______ Party, with which the Peace and Freedom Party of California is affiliated on the national level, to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ______ day of June, 20___. I have not signed the nomination paper of any other group of candidates for delegates to the national convention or of any candidate for the presidential preference portion of the primary ballot. Number Signature Printed name Residence street address /city 1. 2. 3. etc. CIRCULATOR’S AFFIDAVIT I, ______, affirm all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That I secured signatures in the County of ____ to the nomination paper of the group of candidates named in the signer’s statement above as candidates for nomination and election by the Peace and Freedom Party as delegates to represent the Peace and Freedom Party of California in the ____ Party’s next national convention, that all the signatures on this section of the nomination paper numbered from 1 to ____, inclusive, were made in my presence, that the signatures were obtained between ____, 20__, and ____, 20__, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at ____, California, this ____ day of ____, 20__. (Signed) _____ Circulator _____ (Printed name) (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 12. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  68. 6791.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Circulators may collect signatures for a candidate’s nomination paper only during the 120-to-81-day window before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6791. Circulators may obtain signatures to the nomination paper of the candidate or group of candidates at any time not more than 120 nor less than 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 17. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  69. 6792.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Verified nomination paper sections must be returned to the candidate, committee, or authorized representatives, and all sections circulated in a county must be collected and left with the elections official for examination.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6792. Each section of a nomination paper, after being verified, shall be returned by the verification deputy who circulated it to the candidate, committee, or duly authorized representatives. All the sections circulated in any county shall be collected by the candidate, committee, or duly authorized representatives, who shall arrange and leave the sections with the elections official for examination. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  70. 6793.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Before filing, the sections of a nomination paper for any candidate or group of candidates must be numbered in order.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6793. Prior to filing, the sections of a nomination paper for any candidate or group of candidates shall be numbered in order. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  71. 6794.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Counties may consolidate and fasten properly assembled nomination papers together, but they must not fasten together nomination papers signed by voters in different counties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6794. Nomination papers, properly assembled, may be consolidated and fastened together by counties, but nomination papers signed by voters in different counties shall not be fastened together. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  72. 6795.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must review nomination papers and mark certain voter names “not sufficient” if they do not match the required registration record or if the voter is not registered with the Peace and Freedom Party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6795. The elections official shall examine all nomination papers left with her or him for examination and shall disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of that county that does not appear in the same handwriting on an affidavit of registration in the office of the elections official. The elections official shall also disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of the county who is not registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  73. 6796.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    After nomination papers are left for examination, the elections official must examine them, certify the results, and send them to the Secretary of State within five days; the Secretary of State must then file the papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6796. Within five days after any nomination papers are left with the elections official for examination, the elections official shall: (a) Examine and affix to them a certificate reciting that she or he has examined them and stating the number of names that have not been marked “not sufficient.” (b) Transmit the papers with the certificate of examination to the Secretary of State, who shall file the papers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  74. 6797.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county elections official must use a certificate for nomination papers that is substantially in the statutory form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6797. The certificate of the elections official to nomination papers of a candidate or group of candidates shall be in substantially the following form: CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO NOMINATION PAPERS OF CANDIDATE OR GROUP OF CANDIDATES To the Secretary of State: I, County Elections Official of the County of ______, hereby certify that I have examined the nomination papers, to which this certificate is attached, of the presidential candidate or group of candidates for delegates at the ensuing presidential primary, and that the number of names which I have not marked “not sufficient” is _______. The candidate or group of candidates named in the nomination papers comprise the following (state names of candidates): etc. etc. etc. Dated this ________ day of ________, 20___. ________________________ (SEAL) County Elections Official By Deputy (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  75. 6798.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must notify the relevant candidate, representative, or committee chairperson when enough signatures have been received, and must tell them no more signatures will be accepted.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Preparation, Circulation and Filing of Nominating Papers [6780 - 6798] ( Article 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6798. (a) Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate or his or her duly authorized representative of that fact. (b) Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a group of candidates for delegates, the Secretary of State shall notify the chairperson of the committee of that fact. (c) In each case, the Secretary of State shall advise the person receiving the notification that no more signatures will be received. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  76. 6820.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    After nomination papers are filed, the presidential preference primary candidate or slate of delegate candidates is to be voted on, and delegate-candidate names are not to be printed on the ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6820. Upon the filing of nomination papers, the presidential preference primary candidate or slate of delegate candidates shall be voted upon, but the names of candidates for delegates to the national convention shall not be printed upon the ballot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  77. 6821.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For the presidential primary election, the Peace and Freedom Party ballot must follow Chapter 2 of Division 13, except for the specific heading, candidate-listing, and voter-instruction changes listed here.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6821. For the presidential primary election, the format of the Peace and Freedom Party ballot shall be governed by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, with the following exceptions: (a) In place of the heading “Delegates to National Convention, vote for one group only” shall appear the heading “Presidential Preference, vote for one.” (b) Selected and unselected presidential candidates shall be listed below the heading specified in subdivision (a). (c) Below the presidential candidates shall appear in the same column, or in the next column if there is not sufficient space in the first column, the heading “Delegates to National Convention, vote for one group.” (d) Presidential candidates who have qualified for the ballot and to whom delegations are pledged, and the chairpersons of unpledged delegations which have qualified for the ballot, shall be listed below the heading specified in subdivision (c). (e) The instructions to voters shall be the same as provided for in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, except that they shall begin with the words, “To express your preference for a candidate for nomination for President, completely fill in the [voting target] next to the candidate’s name. Your vote in this portion of the ballot is advisory only. Delegates to the national convention will be elected in the delegate selection portion of the ballot.” (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 676, Sec. 8. (AB 1219) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  78. 6822.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who may be used as a write-in candidate for President must file an endorsement with the Secretary of State at least 21 days before the primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6820 - 6822] ( Article 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6822. Any person who believes his or her name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, not later than 21 days before the primary election, file an endorsement of his or her write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for that write-in candidate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  79. 6840.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Delegate certification must be calculated by proportional vote, rounded to the nearest whole number, and adjusted so the total matches the state’s entitled delegate count.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6840. The number of delegates to be certified as elected from each group of delegate candidates shall be the whole number nearest the product obtained by multiplying the total number of delegates to be elected by the ratio which that group’s vote bears to the total of votes cast for all those groups of delegates, with the following to apply in order to adjust the total number of delegates certified to the total number to which the state is entitled: (a) If this procedure would result in a total number of delegates being elected greater than the number to which the state is entitled, the calculation outlined above shall be repeated using a total vote cast for all groups of delegates that is sufficiently larger than the actual total vote so as to give a total number of delegates elected equal to the number to which the state is entitled. (b) If this procedure would result in a total number of delegates being elected smaller than the number to which the state is entitled, the calculation outlined above shall be repeated using a total vote cast for all groups of delegates that is sufficiently smaller than the actual total vote so as to give a total number of delegates elected equal to the number to which the state is entitled. (c) If a tie renders unworkable the procedure for adjusting to the proper delegate total outlined in subdivisions (a) and (b), those delegate candidates so tied shall be certified as elected with a fractional vote proportional to their group’s total vote so that the total number of delegates certified, including the fractional-vote delegates, equals the number to which the state is entitled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  80. 6841.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must send certain Peace and Freedom Party committee chairs a copy of the semiofficial canvass within three business days after the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6841. The Secretary of State shall send, not more than three business days after the presidential primary, to the chairperson of each committee qualifying a group of candidates for national convention delegates for the Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary ballot a copy of the semiofficial canvass of the vote for each of the group of delegates showing the vote for each group in each county, the total statewide vote for each group, and the tentative number of delegates which each group will be entitled to have declared elected. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  81. 6842.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Delegate candidates must meet or confer after the presidential primary, choose the certification order by majority vote, and have the chairperson certify that order to the Secretary of State within 28 days after the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6842. Each group of candidates for delegate shall meet or confer after the presidential primary and by majority vote shall determine the order in which members of the group shall be certified as elected by the Secretary of State. The order so determined shall commence with a resident of either the northern or the southern territories, and the names thereafter shall alternate between residents of the northern and southern territories until the alternation is no longer possible. The order so determined shall be certified to the Secretary of State by the chairperson of the committee forming the group not later than the 28th day after the election. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  82. 6843.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must file a canvassed-returns statement within 32 days after the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6843. The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, file in her or his office a statement of the canvassed returns for the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preferential primary and the national convention delegate selection election, compiled from the returns filed with the Secretary of State by the county elections officials. The compiled statement shall show, for each candidate or group, the total of the votes received, the votes received in each county, and, in the case of a group, the names of the candidates comprising that group. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  83. 6844.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must issue and certify election results for delegates by the deadlines and ordering rules in this section.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6844. The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, issue a certificate of election to as many persons in each group as are entitled to be declared elected from that group pursuant to Section 6840. The names certified from each group shall be certified in the order in which they were specified by the group pursuant to Section 6842. If no order was specified, the Secretary of State shall certify as many persons from the group as are entitled to be elected from the order in which the names of the candidates appeared on the nomination paper of the group, with the additional requirement that an equal number of names be selected of persons residing in the northern and the southern territories, or, if the number to be selected is odd, that one more person residing in the territory with the greater portion of the state’s registered Peace and Freedom Party voters shall be certified than the number of persons certified residing in the other territory. Certification of any delegates to which a write-in candidate is entitled shall be made within three business days of the receipt of the names of those delegates pursuant to Sections 6846 and 6847. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  84. 6845.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A qualifying write-in vote recipient must file a delegate list with the Secretary of State within 37 days after the primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6845. Any person who receives, by write-in vote, a sufficient number of votes in the national convention delegate selection portion of the Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary to be entitled to one or more convention delegates pursuant to Section 6840, shall, within 37 days after the primary election, file a list of as many delegates as the person is entitled to with the Secretary of State. The delegates selected shall meet the residence distribution requirement specified in Section 6763 and shall be voters registered as affiliated with the Peace and Freedom Party in California. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  85. 6846.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a write-in candidate does not file the delegate list under Section 6845, the party’s state central committee must file the list with the Secretary of State within 10 days after the 31-day period ends. Certified delegates must attend the convention without being pledged to any candidate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6846. If a write-in candidate fails to file the list of delegates pursuant to Section 6845, the state central committee of the party shall, within 10 days of the end of the 31-day period specified in Section 6845, file a list of those delegates with the Secretary of State. Any delegates so certified by the state central committee shall attend the convention unpledged to any candidate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  86. 6847.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elected delegates may meet or confer before the convention if they want to, to choose a chairperson and fill delegate or alternate vacancies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6847. The elected delegates may, if they desire, meet or confer prior to attending the convention to select a chairperson of the delegation and to fill any vacancies in the office of delegate or alternate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  87. 6848.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    An alternate must attend the convention and perform the delegate’s duties if the delegate cannot attend, but may not vote for the delegate while the delegate is seated at the convention.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6848. The alternate of any delegate who is unable to attend the convention shall attend the convention in the place of the delegate and shall otherwise discharge the duties of that delegate. An alternate shall not vote in the place of the delegate whom the alternate represents when the delegate is occupying her or his seat at the convention. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  88. 6849.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must certify the final list of national convention delegates as soon as practicable.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. Peace and Freedom Party Presidential Primary [6700 - 6849] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 7. Certification of National Convention Delegates Elected and Postelection Proceedings [6840 - 6849] ( Article 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6849. The Secretary of State shall, as soon as practicable, certify to the chairperson of the state central committee and to the chairperson of each party county central committee of record, the final list of national convention delegates. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  89. 6850.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter applies only to the Green Party’s presidential preference primary ballot, and “Green Party” means the Green Party of California.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6850. This chapter applies to the presidential preference primary ballot of the Green Party only. As used in this chapter, “Green Party” means the Green Party of California. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 95. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  90. 6850.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    The Green Party presidential preference primary ballot must show California voters’ presidential preference, and national convention delegates must be selected under the Green Party’s bylaws and rules and the affiliated national party’s rules.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6850.5. The Green Party presidential preference primary ballot shall express the presidential preference of California voters who vote in the Green Party presidential preference primary election. National convention delegates shall be selected as provided for in the bylaws and the rules and procedures of the Green Party and pursuant to the rules of the national political party with which the Green Party is affiliated. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 96. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  91. 6850.7.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    A filing fee may not be required from a person to be voted for in a Green Party presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [6850 - 6850.7] ( Article 1 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6850.7. A filing fee shall not be required from a person to be voted for in a Green Party presidential primary. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  92. 6851.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    The Secretary of State must place a candidate’s name on the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot once the Secretary of State determines the candidate is generally recognized or advocated for as seeking that nomination.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6851. The Secretary of State shall place the name of a candidate upon the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot when the Secretary of State has determined that the candidate is generally advocated for or recognized throughout the United States or California as actively seeking the presidential nomination of the Green Party or the national political party with which the Green Party is affiliated. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 98. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  93. 6851.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    The Secretary of State must mail a letter to the Green Party Liaison by the 120th day before a presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6851.5. On or before the 120th day preceding a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall send a letter by first-class mail to the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State informing the Green Party Liaison that, while a response is not required, any information the Green Party Liaison wishes to submit will be considered by the Secretary of State in the determination of candidates to be placed on the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot pursuant to Section 6851. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 18. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  94. 6852.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    The Secretary of State must announce and distribute the intended presidential primary ballot list by the 88th day before the election, may add candidates after the announcement, may not delete listed candidates, and must mail the list and later additions to the Green Party Liaison.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6852. On or before the 88th day preceding a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall publicly announce and distribute to the news media for publication a list of the candidates the Secretary of State intends to place on the ballot at the following presidential primary election. Following this announcement, the Secretary of State may add candidates to the Secretary of State’s selection, but the Secretary of State may not delete any candidate whose name appears on the announced list. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the list and any subsequent additions to the list to the Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 19. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  95. 6852.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    When the Secretary of State decides to place a candidate on the ballot under Sections 6851 and 6852, the Secretary of State must notify the candidate that the candidate’s name will appear on the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6852.5. When the Secretary of State decides to place the name of a candidate on the ballot pursuant to Sections 6851 and 6852, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate that her or his name will appear on the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  96. 6853.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    A selected or unselected candidate may remove their name from the presidential preference primary ballot by filing a qualifying affidavit with the Secretary of State no later than 68 days before the presidential primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6853. If a selected candidate or an unselected candidate files with the Secretary of State, no later than the 68th day before the presidential primary election, an affidavit stating without qualification that she or he is not a candidate for the office of President of the United States at the forthcoming presidential primary election, the name of that candidate shall be omitted from the list of names certified by the Secretary of State to the elections official for the ballot and the name of that candidate shall not appear on the presidential preference primary ballot. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 99. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  97. 6853.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. )

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    An unselected candidate must have nomination papers circulated to seek placement on the presidential preference primary ballot, and those papers must be signed by enough Green Party–preferring registered voters.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Qualification of Candidates for Presidential Preference Primary Ballot [6851 - 6853.5] ( Heading of Article 2 amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 97. ) ## 6853.5. An unselected candidate desiring to have her or his name placed on the presidential preference primary ballot shall have nomination papers circulated on her or his behalf. In order to qualify the name of that candidate for placement on the presidential preference primary ballot, the nomination papers of the candidate shall be signed by voters registered as preferring the Green Party equal in number to not less than 1 percent of the number of persons registered as preferring the Green Party as reflected in the report of registration issued by the Secretary of State on the 135th day before the presidential primary election. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  98. 6854.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    This article applies to nominating a Green Party candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6854. This article applies to the nomination of a Green Party candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 100. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  99. 6854.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers that are properly prepared, circulated, signed, and verified must be left with the county elections official for examination at least 81 days before the presidential preference primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6854.5. Nomination papers properly prepared, circulated, signed, and verified shall be left, for examination, with the elections official of the county in which they are circulated at least 81 days before the presidential preference primary election. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 20. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  100. 6855.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    A signer of a presidential preference primary nomination paper may sign only one paper and must add a printed name and residence details.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6855. Each signer of a nomination paper for the presidential preference primary ballot may sign only one paper. The signer shall add her or his printed name and place of residence indicating city and giving the street and number, if any. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 102. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  101. 6855.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers may be presented in sections; each section must name the presidential preference candidate and the county where it is circulated, and only county voters registered as preferring the Green Party may sign.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6855.5. A nomination paper may be presented in sections. Each section shall contain the name of the presidential preference candidate. Each section shall bear the name of the county in which it is circulated. Only voters of the county registered as preferring the Green Party are competent to sign. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  102. 6856.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Each section must have numbered signature lines and an attached circulator declaration that meets Section 104; no other declaration is required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6856. Each section shall be prepared with the lines for signatures numbered, and shall have attached the declaration of the circulator who obtained signatures to it, which shall meet all of the requirements of Section 104. No other declaration is required to be made. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  103. 6856.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    A verified nomination paper counts as prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the signers are registered voters preferring the Green Party, unless disproved by signature comparison with registration affidavits.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6856.5. A verified nomination paper is prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the persons signing it are voters registered as preferring the Green Party until it is otherwise proven by comparison of the signatures with the affidavits of registration in the office of the elections official. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  104. 6857.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    This section gives the required form for a nomination paper for the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot and includes statements for the signer and circulator.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6857. The nomination paper for a candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot shall be in substantially the following form: SECTION OF NOMINATION PAPER SIGNED BY VOTER ON BEHALF OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY CANDIDATE Section ____________Page ____________ County of __________. Nomination paper of a presidential preference candidate for the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot. State of California County of ⎱ ⎰ ss. SIGNER’S STATEMENT I, the undersigned, am a voter of the County of ____________, State of California, and am registered as preferring the Green Party. I hereby nominate ____________ for the presidential preference portion of the Green Party’s presidential primary ballot, to be voted for at the presidential preference primary to be held on the____________ day of ____________, 20____. I have not signed the nomination paper of any other candidate for the same office. Number_________Signature_________Printed name_________Residence 1. 2. 3. etc. CIRCULATOR’S DECLARATION I, ________, affirm all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That I secured signatures in the County of ________ to the nomination paper of a candidate in the presidential preference primary of the Green Party, that all the signatures on this section of the nomination paper numbered from 1 to ______, inclusive, were made in my presence, that the signatures were obtained between ____________, 20__, and ____________, 20__, and that to the best of my knowledge and belief each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed at ________, California, this ____ day of ____, 20__. [Signed] ______________________________ Circulator [Printed Name] _____________________________ (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 103. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  105. 6857.2.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Circulators may obtain signatures for a candidate’s or group’s nomination paper only within a specific pre-primary window.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6857.2. Circulators may obtain signatures to the nomination paper of the candidate or group of candidates at any time not more than 120 nor less than 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 21. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  106. 6857.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Before a nomination paper is filed, its sections must be numbered in order.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6857.5. Before filing, the sections of a nomination paper for a candidate shall be numbered in order. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  107. 6858.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    Counties may consolidate and fasten properly assembled nomination papers together, but papers signed by voters in different counties must not be fastened together.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6858. Nomination papers, properly assembled, may be consolidated and fastened together by counties, but nomination papers signed by voters in different counties shall not be fastened together. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  108. 6858.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must review nomination papers and mark a voter’s name “not sufficient” if the name is not in the same handwriting as the registration affidavit or if the voter is not registered as preferring the Green Party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6858.5. The elections official shall examine all nomination papers left with her or him for examination and shall disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of that county that does not appear in the same handwriting on an affidavit of registration in the office of the elections official. The elections official shall also disregard and mark “not sufficient” the name of any voter of the county who is not registered as preferring the Green Party. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  109. 6859.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    After nomination papers are left for examination, the elections official must examine them, attach a certificate, and send the papers to the Secretary of State, who must file them.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6859. Within five days after any nomination papers are left with the elections official for examination, the elections official shall do both of the following: (a) Examine and affix to the nomination papers a certificate reciting that she or he has examined them and stating the number of names that have not been marked “not sufficient.” (b) Transmit the nomination papers with the certificate of examination to the Secretary of State, who shall file the papers. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 104. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  110. 6859.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    This section gives the standard form for a county elections official’s certificate attached to a candidate’s nomination papers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6859.5. The certificate of the elections official to nomination papers of a candidate shall be in substantially the following form: CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO NOMINATION PAPERS OF A CANDIDATE To the Secretary of State: I, County Elections Official of the County of ______, hereby certify that I have examined the nomination papers, to which this certificate is attached, of the presidential candidate, and that the number of names which I have not marked “not sufficient” is _______. The candidate named in the nomination papers is comprised of the following: _______________________________________________________ Dated this ________ day of ________, 20___. ________________________ (SEAL) County Elections Official By Deputy (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  111. 6860.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    When enough signatures are received for a candidate’s presidential preference primary nomination, the Secretary of State must notify the candidate or the candidate’s authorized representative.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Preparation, Circulation, and Filing of Nominating Papers [6854 - 6860] ( Article 3 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6860. Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate or her or his duly authorized representative of that fact. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  112. 6861.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    After nomination papers are filed, presidential preference primary candidates must be printed on the ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6861. Following the filing of nomination papers, the presidential preference primary candidates shall be printed upon the ballot. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  113. 6861.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    For the Green Party presidential preference primary ballot, follow Division 13’s Chapter 2 format rules, but include the specified heading, candidate listing, and voter instructions.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6861.5. For the presidential preference primary election, the format of the Green Party ballot shall be governed by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, with the following exceptions: (a) The heading “Presidential Candidate Preference” shall be included. (b) Selected and unselected presidential candidates shall be listed below the heading specified in subdivision (a). (c) The instructions to voters shall begin with the words “Vote for a candidate.” The instructions to voters shall also include the statement that “Delegates to the national convention will be selected after the presidential preference primary election.” (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 105. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  114. 6862.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    A person who thinks their name may be used as a write-in candidate for President must file an endorsement with the Secretary of State at least 21 days before the presidential preference primary election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. Green Party Presidential Primary Ballot [6861 - 6862] ( Article 4 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6862. A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, no later than 21 days before the presidential preference primary election, file an endorsement of her or his write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for that write-in candidate. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 106. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  115. 6863.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Certification of National Convention Delegates Election and Postelection Proceedings [6863 - 6863.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    The number of delegates selected after the presidential preference primary must match the number set by the Green Party’s affiliated national political party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Certification of National Convention Delegates Election and Postelection Proceedings [6863 - 6863.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6863. The number of delegates to be selected following the presidential preference primary election shall be the number established by the national political party with which the Green Party is affiliated. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 107. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  116. 6863.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Certification of National Convention Delegates Election and Postelection Proceedings [6863 - 6863.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    National convention delegates must be selected according to the Green Party’s bylaws, rules, and procedures, and the rules of the affiliated national political party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 5. Certification of National Convention Delegates Election and Postelection Proceedings [6863 - 6863.5] ( Article 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6863.5. National convention delegates shall be selected as provided for in the bylaws and the rules and procedures of the Green Party and pursuant to the rules of the national political party with which the Green Party is affiliated. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. (AB 477) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  117. 6864.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Presidential Electors [6864- 6864.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. )

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    The Green Party must nominate a required number of presidential electors, include an alternate elector for each one, keep the nominees balanced by gender, and have its liaison certify the names and residence addresses to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 5. Green Party Presidential Primary [6850 - 6864] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 6. Presidential Electors [6864- 6864.] ( Article 6 added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 726, Sec. 2. ) ## 6864. In each year of the general election at which electors of President and Vice President of the United States are to be chosen, the Green Party shall also nominate as the candidates of its party as many electors of President and Vice President of the United States as the state is then entitled, 50 percent of whom shall be women and 50 percent men, unless an odd number of electors is to be chosen, in which case the difference between the number of women and men shall be not more than one elector. The Green Party shall also nominate an alternate elector for each elector chosen, for the purposes of Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 6911) of Part 2 of Division 6. The Green Party Liaison to the Secretary of State shall certify the name of each elector and alternate elector nominated, and the elector's and alternate elector’s residence addresses to the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 1. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  118. 6880.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the Presidential Tax Transparency and Accountability Act.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. ) ## 6880. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Presidential Tax Transparency and Accountability Act. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. (SB 27) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  119. 6881.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. )

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    The Legislature states that disclosure of Presidential candidates’ tax returns is intended to help voters make informed choices and support enforcement against corruption-related misconduct.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. ) ## 6881. The Legislature finds and declares that the State of California has a strong interest in ensuring that its voters make informed, educated choices in the voting booth. To this end, the state has mandated that extensive amounts of information be provided to voters, including county and state voter information guides. The Legislature also finds and declares that a Presidential candidate’s income tax returns provide voters with essential information regarding the candidate’s potential conflicts of interest, business dealings, financial status, and charitable donations. The information in tax returns therefore helps voters to make a more informed decision. The Legislature further finds and declares that as one of the largest centers of economic activity in the world, the State of California has a special interest in the President refraining from corrupt or self-enriching behaviors while in office. The people of California can better estimate the risks of any given Presidential candidate engaging in corruption or the appearance of corruption if they have access to candidates’ tax returns. Finally, the State of California has an interest in ensuring that any violations of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution or statutory prohibitions on behavior such as insider trading are detected and punished. Mandated disclosure of Presidential candidates’ tax returns will enable enforcement of the laws against whichever candidate is elected President. The Legislature finds and declares that compliance costs with this requirement will be trivial. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. (SB 27) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  120. 6882.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. )

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    This section defines “income tax return” for this chapter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. ) ## 6882. For purposes of this chapter, “income tax return” means any tax or information return, declaration of estimated tax, or claim for refund required by, or provided for or permitted under, the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and that is filed on behalf of, or with respect to any person, and any amendment or supplement thereto, including supporting schedules, attachments, or lists that are supplemental to, or part of, the return so filed. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. (SB 27) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  121. 6883.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. )

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    A presidential candidate must file recent federal income tax returns with the Secretary of State before being named on a primary ballot, and may need to submit a return copy within five days after filing it with the IRS.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. ) ## 6883. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the Secretary of State shall not print the name of a candidate for President of the United States on a primary election ballot, unless the candidate, at least 98 days before the presidential primary election, files with the Secretary of State copies of every income tax return the candidate filed with the Internal Revenue Service in the five most recent taxable years, in accordance with the procedure set forth in Section 6884. (b) If the candidate has not filed the candidate’s income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service for the tax year immediately preceding the primary election, the candidate shall submit a copy of the income tax return to the Secretary of State within five days of filing the return with the Internal Revenue Service. (c) The requirement in subdivision (a) does not apply to any year in which the candidate was not required to file the candidate’s income tax return with the Internal Revenue Service. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. (SB 27) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  122. 6884.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. )

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    Candidates must submit specified tax return copies and a signed consent form to the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State must review, post, remove, retain, and eventually destroy the materials subject to stated timing and preservation exceptions.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000 - 6884] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 7. Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements [6880 - 6884] ( Chapter 7 added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. ) ## 6884. (a) The candidate shall submit the following to the Secretary of State: (1) (A) Two copies of each tax return required by Section 6883. One copy of each tax return shall be identical to the version submitted to the Internal Revenue Service, without redactions. The second copy of each tax return shall be redacted pursuant to this paragraph. The tax returns shall be provided to the Secretary of State in hard-copy form. (B) The candidate shall redact the following information from the redacted version of each tax return: (i) Social security numbers. (ii) Home address. (iii) Telephone number. (iv) Email address. (v) Medical information. (C) The candidate may also redact the following information from the redacted version of each tax return: (i) Names of dependent minors. (ii) Employer identification number. (iii) Business addresses. (iv) Preparer tax identification number, address, telephone number, and email address of paid tax return preparers. (2) A written consent form, signed by the candidate, granting the Secretary of State permission to publicly release a version of the candidate’s tax returns redacted pursuant to this section. The Secretary of State shall prepare a standard consent form consistent with this paragraph. (b) The Secretary of State shall review the redacted copy of each tax return submitted by the candidate to ensure that the redactions comply with subdivision (a). If the Secretary of State determines that the candidate has redacted information other than that permitted by subdivision (a), the Secretary of State shall prepare a new version of the tax return with only the redactions permitted by that subdivision. (c) (1) Within five days of receipt of the candidate’s tax returns, the Secretary of State shall make redacted versions of the tax returns available to the public on the Secretary of State’s internet website. Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary of State shall make public the redacted versions of the tax returns submitted by the candidate pursuant to subdivision (a). (2) If the Secretary of State is required to prepare a redacted version of a tax return pursuant to subdivision (b), the Secretary of State shall make public that version. (3) The public versions of the tax returns shall be continuously posted until the official canvass for the presidential primary election is completed. Upon completion of the official canvass, the Secretary of State shall remove the public versions of the tax returns. (4) The Secretary of State shall retain the paper copies of the submitted tax returns until the completion of the official canvass of the ensuing general election. Thereafter, the paper copies of the submitted tax returns shall be destroyed as soon as practicable, unless the Secretary of State has received a court order, or a lawful written request from a state or federal governmental agency, directing the Secretary of State to preserve the submitted tax returns. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 121, Sec. 1. (SB 27) Effective July 30, 2019.)
  123. 6900.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “elector” and “presidential elector” for this chapter as an elector for President and Vice President of the United States, not the elector defined in Section 321.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6900. The term “elector” or “presidential elector” as used in this chapter means an elector of President and Vice President of the United States, and not an elector as defined in Section 321. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  124. 6901.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a political party submits a certified list of presidential electors and alternate electors, the Secretary of State must notify the candidates and place the presidential and vice presidential candidate names on the general election ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6901. Whenever a political party, in accordance with Section 6864, 7100, 7300, 7578, or 7843, submits to the Secretary of State its certified list of nominees for electors and alternate electors of President and Vice President of the United States, the Secretary of State shall notify each candidate for elector and alternate elector of the elector’s nomination by the party. The Secretary of State shall cause the names of the candidates for President and Vice President of the several political parties to be placed upon the ballot for the ensuing general election. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 2. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  125. 6901.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Qualified political parties must notify the Secretary of State of their presidential and vice presidential nominees by the 75th day before the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6901.5. On or before the 75th day before an election when electors for the President and Vice President of the United States will be chosen, each political party qualified to participate in the election shall notify the Secretary of State of the names of that party’s nominees for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States. If a qualified political party has not held its national convention by the 75th day before the election, the party shall notify the Secretary of State of the names of the party’s apparent nominees for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 72, Sec. 1. (SB 437) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  126. 6902.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In each leap-year general election, or at another time allowed by U.S. law, the state’s voters choose the number of presidential electors the state is entitled to.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6902. At the general election in each leap year, or at any other time as may be prescribed by the laws of the United States, there shall be chosen by the voters of the state as many electors of President and Vice President of the United States as the state is then entitled to. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  127. 6903.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor must give the electors a list of elector names by the day they meet and must carry out other U.S.-law duties related to presidential electors.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6903. On or before the day of meeting of the electors, the Governor shall deliver to the electors a list of the names of electors, and he or she shall perform any other duties relating to presidential electors which are required of him or her by the laws of the United States. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  128. 6904.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Electors must assemble at the State Capitol at a set December time, unless an emergency makes that unsafe.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6904. (a) The electors chosen shall assemble at the State Capitol at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. (b) If it is unsafe to meet in the State Capitol due to a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code), including a fire, flood, earthquake, or other emergency, the Governor shall designate by written proclamation an alternative location for the electors to assemble. The proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 1. (AB 507) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  129. 6906.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When the electors are convened, they must vote by ballot for a President and a Vice President, and at least one of those two candidates must be a nonresident of the state.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6906. The electors, when convened, shall vote by ballot for a person for President and a person for Vice President of the United States, one of whom, at least, is not an inhabitant of this state. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 4. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  130. 6909.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Presidential electors and alternate electors must be paid $10 for their services plus mileage, and the Secretary of State and Controller must certify, audit, and issue warrants for those payments.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [6900 - 6909] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6909. Each presidential elector and alternate elector shall receive ten dollars ($10) for the elector’s services, and mileage at the rate of five cents ($0.05) per mile for each mile of travel from the elector’s domicile to the location of the meeting of the electors and return. Their accounts therefor shall be certified by the Secretary of State, and audited by the Controller, who shall draw the Controller’s warrants for the same on the Treasurer, payable out of the General Fund. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 2. (AB 507) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  131. 6911.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6911. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited as, as the Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  132. 6912.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    This section defines several terms used in this chapter, including “cast,” “elector,” “President,” “unaffiliated presidential candidate,” and “Vice President.”

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6912. In this chapter: (a) “Cast” means accepted by the Secretary of State in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 6917. (b) “Elector” means an individual who was a nominee for the office of presidential elector pursuant to Section 6864, 7100, 7300, 7578, 7843, 8303, or 8650 and selected as a presidential elector under the laws of this state and this chapter. (c) “President” means President of the United States. (d) “Unaffiliated presidential candidate” means a candidate for President who qualifies for the general election ballot in this state by means other than nomination by a political party. (e) “Vice President” means Vice President of the United States. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  133. 6913.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    A contesting political party or an unaffiliated presidential candidate must submit two qualified names to the Secretary of State for each elector position.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6913. For each elector position in this state, a political party contesting the position, or an unaffiliated presidential candidate, shall submit to the Secretary of State the names of two qualified individuals. One of the individuals shall be designated “elector nominee” and the other “alternate elector nominee.” Except as otherwise provided in Sections 6915 to 6918, inclusive, this state’s electors are the winning elector nominees under the laws of this state. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  134. 6914.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    Certain presidential elector nominees must sign a pledge, and the pledge must be submitted with the nominee names to the Secretary of State.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6914. (a) Each elector nominee and alternate elector nominee of a political party shall execute the following pledge: “If selected for the position of elector, I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for President and Vice President for the nominees for those offices of the party that nominated me.” (b) Each elector nominee and alternate elector nominee of an unaffiliated presidential candidate shall execute the following pledge: “If selected for the position of elector as a nominee of an unaffiliated presidential candidate, I agree to serve and mark my ballots for that candidate and for that candidate’s vice presidential running mate.” (c) The pledges executed pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall accompany submission of the corresponding names to the Secretary of State. (d) If, after the nomination of a candidate for President or Vice President by a political party and before the meeting of electors described in Section 6917, the candidate dies or withdraws as a candidate for that office in accordance with the rules of the political party, the pledge described in subdivision (a) applies to the successor candidate for that office nominated by the political party in accordance with the party’s rules. (e) If, after nomination of an unaffiliated candidate for President or Vice President and before the meeting of electors described in Section 6917, the candidate dies or withdraws as a candidate for that office, the pledge described in subdivision (b) applies to the successor candidate for that office nominated by the group of elector nominees of the candidate. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  135. 6915.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    The Governor must certify the state’s electors in the certificate of ascertainment and state that they serve unless a vacancy requires a substitute elector. If a substitute elector is appointed, the Governor must file an amended certificate listing the final electors.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6915. In submitting this state’s certificate of ascertainment as required by Section 6 of Title 3 of the United States Code, the Governor shall certify this state’s electors and state in the certificate that: (a) The electors will serve as electors unless a vacancy occurs in the office of elector before the end of the meeting at which elector votes are cast, in which case a substitute elector will fill the vacancy. (b) If a substitute elector is appointed to fill a vacancy, the Governor will submit an amended certificate of ascertainment stating the names on the final list of this state’s electors. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  136. 6916.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    The Secretary of State must preside over the elector meeting and appoint substitute electors to fill vacancies under the listed rules. A person who has not already made the required pledge must sign the substitute-elector pledge to qualify.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6916. (a) The Secretary of State shall preside at the meeting of electors described in Section 6917. (b) The position of an elector not present to vote is vacant. The Secretary of State shall appoint an individual as a substitute elector to fill a vacancy as follows: (1) If the alternate elector is present to vote, by appointing the alternate elector for the vacant position. (2) If the alternate elector for the vacant position is not present to vote, by appointing an elector chosen by lot from among the alternate electors present to vote who were nominated by the same political party or unaffiliated presidential candidate. (3) If the number of alternate electors present to vote is insufficient to fill any vacant position pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), by appointing any immediately available individual who is qualified to serve as an elector and chosen through nomination by an plurality vote of the remaining electors, including nomination and vote by single elector if only one remains. (4) If there is a tie between at least two nominees for substitute elector in a vote conducted under paragraph (3), by appointing an elector chosen by lot from among those nominees. (5) If all elector positions are vacant and cannot be filled pursuant to paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, by appointing a single presidential elector, with remaining vacant positions to be filled under paragraph (3) and, if necessary, paragraph (4). (c) To qualify as a substitute elector under subdivision (b), an individual who has not executed the pledge required under Section 6914 shall execute the following pledge: “I agree to serve and to mark my ballots for President and Vice President consistent with the pledge of the individual to whose elector position I have succeeded.” (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  137. 6917.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    The Secretary of State must provide, receive, examine, and count presidential elector ballots under set conditions, and electors must complete and present their ballots properly.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6917. (a) At the time designated for elector voting and after all vacant positions have been filled under Section 6916, the Secretary of State shall provide each elector with a presidential and a vice-presidential ballot. The elector shall mark the elector’s presidential and vice-presidential ballots with the elector’s votes for the offices of President and Vice President, respectively, along with the elector’s signature and the elector’s legibly printed name. (b) Except as otherwise provided by state law other than this chapter, each elector shall present both completed ballots to the Secretary of State, who shall examine the ballots and accept as cast all ballots of electors whose votes are consistent with their pledges executed under Section 6914 or subdivision (c) of Section 6916. Except as otherwise provided by state law other than this chapter, the Secretary of State shall not accept and shall not count either an elector’s presidential or vice-presidential ballot if the elector has not marked both ballots or has marked a ballot in violation of the elector’s pledge. (c) An elector who refuses to present a ballot, presents an unmarked ballot, or presents a ballot marked in violation of the elector’s pledge executed under Section 6914 or subdivision (c) of Section 6916 vacates the office of elector, creating a vacant position to be filled under Section 6916. (d) The Secretary of State shall distribute ballots to and collect ballots from a substitute elector and repeat the process under this section of examining ballots, declaring and filling vacant positions as required, and recording appropriately completed ballots from the substituted electors, until all of the state’s electoral votes have been cast and recorded. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  138. 6918.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    If the final elector list changes after the vote, the Secretary of State must prepare an amended certificate of ascertainment, and the Governor must sign and deliver it. The Secretary of State must also prepare the certificate of vote, and the final electors must sign it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6918. (a) After the vote of this state’s electors is completed, if the final list of electors differs from any list that the Governor previously included on a certificate of ascertainment prepared and transmitted under Section 5 of Title 3 of the United States Code, the Secretary of State immediately shall prepare an amended certificate of ascertainment and transmit it to the Governor for the Governor’s signature. (b) The Governor immediately shall deliver the signed amended certificate of ascertainment to the Secretary of State and a signed duplicate original of the amended certificate of ascertainment to all individuals entitled to receive this state’s certificate of ascertainment, indicating that the amended certificate of ascertainment is to be substituted for the certificate of ascertainment previously submitted. (c) The Secretary of State shall prepare a certificate of vote. The electors on the final list shall sign the certificate. The Secretary of State shall process and transmit the signed certificate with the amended certificate of ascertainment under Sections 9 to 11, inclusive, of Title 3 of the United States Code. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 3. (AB 507) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  139. 6919.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. )

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    When applying and interpreting this uniform act, consideration should be given to promoting uniformity among states that enact it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.2. Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act [6911 - 6919] ( Chapter 1.2 added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. ) ## 6919. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 8. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  140. 6920.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Voting Compact [6920 - 6921] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. )

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    California’s Legislature ratifies the multistate agreement to elect the President by national popular vote, as set out in Section 6921.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Voting Compact [6920 - 6921] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. ) ## 6920. The Legislature of the State of California hereby ratifies the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote as set forth in Section 6921. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. (AB 459) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  141. 6921.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Voting Compact [6920 - 6921] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. )

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    This section adopts the National Popular Vote agreement and requires member states to run a statewide popular election for President and Vice President, then appoint electors based on the national popular vote winner.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1.5. Voting Compact [6920 - 6921] ( Chapter 1.5 added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. ) ## 6921. The provisions of the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote are as follows: Article 1. Membership Any state of the United States and the District of Columbia may become a member of this agreement by enacting this agreement. Article 2. Right of the People in Member States to Vote for President and Vice President Each member state shall conduct a statewide popular election for President and Vice President of the United States. Article 3. Manner of Appointing Presidential Electors in Member States Prior to the time set by law for the meeting and voting by the presidential electors, the chief election official of each member state shall determine the number of votes for each presidential slate in each state of the United States and in the District of Columbia in which votes have been cast in a statewide popular election and shall add such votes together to produce a “national popular vote total” for each presidential slate. The chief election official of each member state shall designate the presidential slate with the largest national popular vote total as the “national popular vote winner.” The presidential elector certifying official of each member state shall certify the appointment in that official’s own state of the elector slate nominated in that state in association with the national popular vote winner. At least six days before the day fixed by law for the meeting and voting by the presidential electors, each member state shall make a final determination of the number of popular votes cast in the state for each presidential slate and shall communicate an official statement of such determination within 24 hours to the chief election official of each other member state. The chief election official of each member state shall treat as conclusive an official statement containing the number of popular votes in a state for each presidential slate made by the day established by federal law for making a state’s final determination conclusive as to the counting of electoral votes by Congress. In event of a tie for the national popular vote winner, the presidential elector certifying official of each member state shall certify the appointment of the elector slate nominated in association with the presidential slate receiving the largest number of popular votes within that official’s own state. If, for any reason, the number of presidential electors nominated in a member state in association with the national popular vote winner is less than or greater than that state’s number of electoral votes, the presidential candidate on the presidential slate that has been designated as the national popular vote winner shall have the power to nominate the presidential electors for that state and that state’s presidential elector certifying official shall certify the appointment of such nominees. The chief election official of each member state shall immediately release to the public all vote counts or statements of votes as they are determined or obtained. This article shall govern the appointment of presidential electors in each member state in any year in which this agreement is, on July 20, in effect in states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes. Article 4. Other Provisions This agreement shall take effect when states cumulatively possessing a majority of the electoral votes have enacted this agreement in substantially the same form and the enactments by such states have taken effect in each state. Any member state may withdraw from this agreement, except that a withdrawal occurring six months or less before the end of a President’s term shall not become effective until a President or Vice President shall have been qualified to serve the next term. The chief executive of each member state shall promptly notify the chief executive of all other states of when this agreement has been enacted and has taken effect in that official’s state, when the state has withdrawn from this agreement, and when this agreement takes effect generally. This agreement shall terminate if the electoral college is abolished. If any provision of this agreement is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be affected. Article 5. Definitions For purposes of this agreement, “chief executive” shall mean the governor of a state of the United States or the Mayor of the District of Columbia; “elector slate” shall mean a slate of candidates who have been nominated in a state for the position of presidential elector in association with a presidential slate; “chief election official” shall mean the state official or body that is authorized to certify the total number of popular votes for each presidential slate; “presidential elector” shall mean an elector for President and Vice President of the United States; “presidential elector certifying official” shall mean the state official or body that is authorized to certify the appointment of the state’s presidential electors; “presidential slate” shall mean a slate of two persons, the first of whom has been nominated as a candidate for President of the United States and the second of whom has been nominated as a candidate for Vice President of the United States, or any legal successors to such persons, regardless of whether both names appear on the ballot presented to the voter in a particular state; “state” shall mean a state of the United States and the District of Columbia; and “statewide popular election” shall mean a general election in which votes are cast for presidential slates by individual voters and counted on a statewide basis. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 188, Sec. 1. (AB 459) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  142. 6950.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must send each elections official a certified list of delegate candidates within three days after receiving the delegate candidate names from steering committee chairpersons.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6950. Within three days of receiving the names of delegate candidates from the chairpersons of the steering committees, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each elections official a certified list, for each congressional district wholly or partially within that county, containing the names of the delegate candidates selected and pledged to each candidate or uncommitted delegation who is entitled to be voted for on the ballot at the presidential primary. The certified list shall be in substantially the following form: Certified List of Delegate Candidates In the ____ Congressional District To the County Elections Official of ____ County: I, ____, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the following persons, listed beneath the name of the presidential candidate or uncommitted delegation they are pledged to, are the delegate candidates who will represent the voters of this congressional district at the ____ Democratic National Convention to the extent, based on his or her proportional share of the total votes for president in this district, that each presidential candidate or uncommitted delegation is entitled to delegates from this district. List of Delegates Pledged to Presidential Candidates and Uncommitted Delegations In the _____ Congressional District Delegates Pledged to Rosaly Lever Deborah Seiler Elaine Ginnold George Mann Darren Chesin Delegates Pledged to Janice Atkinson John Mott-Smith Rosa Garcia-Viteri Bruce Bolinger Mary DeLost Delegates Pledged to Christopher Zirkle Delegates Pledged to Unpledged Delegation, James Ashford, Chairperson Mark Terry Romulo Lopez Linda M. Gonzalez Joe Ayala Lori Joseph Abra Reynaga Sylvia Cheng Michael Ognisty Bill Pitts Lynne Chinn Dated at Sacramento, California, this ____ day of ______, 20__. (seal) ______________ Secretary of State (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 82. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  143. 6951.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must send each elections official a certified list at least 68 days before the presidential primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6951. At least 68 days before the presidential primary, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each elections official a certified list containing the names of the candidates to appear on the Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference primary ballot and the names and addresses of the candidates for delegates for whom nomination papers have been filed and who are entitled to be voted for at the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  144. 6952.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must prepare the certified candidate list in substantially the stated form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6952. The certified list required by Section 6951 shall be in substantially the following form: CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY AND CANDIDATES FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE To the County Elections Official of ______ County: I, ____, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the names of the candidates to appear on the June ____, 20__, Peace and Freedom Party presidential preference primary ballot, in the order in which they are to appear, are: etc. etc. I further certify that the following list contains the name and post office address of each person who is entitled to be voted for at the June ____, 20__, Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary election as a candidate for delegate to the next national convention of the ____ Party with which the Peace and Freedom Party of California is affiliated on the national level. I further certify that the groups of candidates for delegate each appear under the name of the person for whom the group has expressed a preference as nominee of the Peace and Freedom Party for President, or under the name of the group chairperson in case of a group not expressing a preference, and that the groups are listed in the order in which they are to appear on the national convention delegate portion of the Peace and Freedom Party presidential primary ballot. LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATE PEACE AND FREEDOM PARTY Candidates preferring __________________ _________________________________________________________________ Name Address Top of group _____ _____ 1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____ etc. _____ etc. Candidates expressing no preference (Name of chairperson) ______________________ _________________________________________________________________ Name Address Top of group _____ _____ 1 _____ 2 _____ 3 _____ etc. _____ etc. Dated at Sacramento, California, this ____ day of _____, 20___. (SEAL) Secretary of State (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 817, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  145. 6953.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At least 68 days before a presidential primary, the Secretary of State must send each elections official a certified list of delegate candidates who have filed nomination papers and are entitled to be voted for.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6953. At least 68 days before a presidential primary, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each elections official a certified list containing the names and addresses of the candidates for delegates for whom nomination papers have been filed and who are entitled to be voted for at the presidential primary. The certified list shall be in substantially the following form: ## Certified List of Candidates for Delegate Secretary of State To the Elections Official of ____ County: I, ____, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the following list contains the name and post office address of each person for whom nomination papers have been filed in my office and who is entitled to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20__, as delegate to the next national convention of the American Independent Party; I further certify that in the list, under the name of the person for whom a preference as nominee of the American Independent Party for President has been expressed, or under the name of the chairman of a group not expressing a preference, there is stated the name of each candidate for delegate who has filed a statement pursuant to Section 6567, and who may be voted for as one of a group. LIST OF CANDIDATES American Independent Party Candidates preferring Candidates preferring No preference (Name of chairman) Name Address Top of group Name Address Top of group Name Address Top of group 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 3. 3. 3. etc. etc. etc. Dated at Sacramento, California, this ______ day of ______, 20___. (SEAL) (Secretary of State) (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  146. 6954.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must send each county elections official a certified list of certain presidential primary candidates at least 68 days before the primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 - 6954] ( Division 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. ELECTIONS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS [6900 - 6954] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Duties of the Secretary of State [6950 - 6954] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 6954. At least 68 days before a presidential primary, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each county elections official a certified list containing the names and addresses of the candidates for whom nomination papers have been filed and who are entitled to be voted for at the presidential primary. The certified list shall be in substantially the following form: CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES secretary of state To the County Elections Official of ____ County: I, ____, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the following list contains the name and post office address of each person for whom nomination papers have been filed in my office and who is entitled to be voted for at the presidential primary to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20__, as nominee of the Republican Party. List of Candidates Republican Party Name Address 1 2 3 etc. etc. Dated at Sacramento, California, this ______ day of ______, 20___. (SEAL) Secretary of State (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 312, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 2000.)
  147. 7.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Writing means a recorded message understandable by ordinary visual means. Notices, reports, statements, and records required or authorized by this code must be in writing in English unless the code says otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7. Writing includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, statement or record is required or authorized by this code, it shall be made in writing in the English language unless it is expressly provided otherwise. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  148. 7000.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [7000- 7000.] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 14. )

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    In this division, references to a voter’s or candidate’s party registration or affiliation mean the party preference or lack of party preference the voter or candidate disclosed under the cited sections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [7000- 7000.] ( Heading of Part 1 amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 14. ) ## 7000. All references to a voter’s or candidate’s party “registration” or “affiliation” in this division shall refer to the party preference or lack of party preference disclosed by the voter or candidate in accordance with Sections 2151 and 2152 and subdivision (b) of Section 2154. (Added by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 16. (SB 6) Effective January 1, 2010. Operative January 1, 2011, pursuant to Sec. 67 of Ch. 1.)
  149. 7050.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7050- 7050.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says the part applies to the organization, operation, and functions of the Democratic Party of California.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7050- 7050.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7050. This part shall apply to the organization, operation, and functions of that political party known as the Democratic Party of California. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  150. 7100.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Presidential Electors [7100- 7100.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires certain Democratic Party election candidates or the state chairperson to designate presidential electors and alternate electors, and to file their names and addresses by the specified deadline.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Presidential Electors [7100- 7100.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7100. In each year of the general election at which electors of President and Vice President of the United States are to be chosen, the candidate in each congressional district who received the largest number of votes in the primary election among the candidates who disclosed a preference for the Democratic Party shall designate one presidential elector and one alternate presidential elector for the purposes of Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 6911) of Part 2 of Division 6 and shall file each elector’s name and residence and business address with the state chairperson by a date specified by the state chairperson. The candidate for United States Senate who received the largest number of votes in the primary election among the candidates who disclosed a preference for the Democratic Party in each of the last two United States senatorial elections shall designate one presidential elector and one alternate presidential elector and shall file each elector’s name and residence and business address with the state chairperson by a date specified by the state chairperson. In the event there is no candidate for United States Senate or for any particular congressional district who disclosed a preference for the Democratic Party, or if any candidate fails to designate a presidential elector and alternate presidential elector by the date specified by the state chairperson, the state chairperson shall designate one presidential elector and one alternate presidential elector for each vacancy. The state chairperson shall file the names and residence and business addresses of all the electors designated pursuant to this section with the Secretary of State by October 1 of the presidential election year. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 9. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  151. 7200.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    County committees in counties with fewer than five Assembly districts must be elected by supervisor districts, and they must have at least 21 members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7200. (a) In each county containing less than five Assembly districts, a county committee shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number to be elected from any supervisor district shall be determined as follows: There shall be taken the number of votes cast in the supervisor district at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. This number shall be divided by one-twentieth of the number of votes cast in that county for Governor or, where the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by that division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that supervisor district. (b) The committees in counties containing less than five Assembly districts shall be composed of not less than 21 members. If the procedure outlined above would result in less than 21 members being elected for any committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in each supervisor district shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-twentieth of the votes cast for Governor in that county as to give a membership in the committee equal to or the nearest amount that is greater than 21 members. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 8, Sec. 1. (AB 1200) Effective March 8, 2012.)
  152. 7201.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In a fifth-class county, county central committee members are elected by Assembly district, with six members from each district, and each member must live in the county and the district they represent.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7201. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in a county of the fifth class as defined in Section 28026 of the Government Code, the elected members of the county central committee shall be elected by Assembly districts and shall consist of six members elected from each Assembly district, whether wholly or partly within the county, provided each such member is a resident of the county and of the Assembly district which the member represents. Only a person who is a resident of the county may vote for a candidate for membership to the county central committee and may vote only for candidates seeking to represent the Assembly district in which the voter resides. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  153. 7201.1.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In Sacramento County, county central committee members are elected by supervisor district, with six members from each district. Members must live in the county and the district they represent, and county residents may vote only for candidates in their own supervisor district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7201.1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the County of Sacramento, the elected members of the county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts with six members elected from each supervisor district. Each member shall be a resident of the county and of the supervisor district that the member represents. Only a person who is a resident of the county may vote for a candidate for membership to the county central committee and may vote only for candidates seeking to represent the supervisor district in which the voter resides. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 106, Sec. 1. (AB 3370) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  154. 7201.2.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In Alameda County, county central committee members are elected by Assembly district, and only county residents may vote in the committee member election, only for candidates from the voter’s own Assembly district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7201.2. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the County of Alameda, the elected members of the county central committee shall be elected by Assembly districts and the number to be elected from any Assembly district shall be determined as follows: There shall be taken the number of votes cast in that portion of the Assembly district lying within the County of Alameda at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. This number shall be divided by one-thirtieth of the number of votes cast in the county for Governor or, where the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by that division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that Assembly district. (b) If the procedure described above would result in less than 30 members being elected for any committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in that portion of each Assembly district lying within the County of Alameda shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-thirtieth of the votes cast for Governor in the county as to give a membership in the committee equal to or the nearest amount that is greater than 30 members. Only a person who is a resident of the county may vote for a candidate for membership to the county central committee and may vote only for candidates seeking to represent the Assembly district in which the voter resides. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 8, Sec. 3. (AB 1200) Effective March 8, 2012.)
  155. 7202.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In counties with more than four and less than 20 Assembly districts, the county central committee must be elected from Assembly districts and have six members from each district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7202. In each county containing more than four and less than 20 Assembly districts, a county central committee shall be elected from Assembly districts and shall consist of six members elected from each Assembly district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  156. 7203.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In counties with 20 or more Assembly districts, the county central committee must have seven members elected from each Assembly district in the county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7203. In each county containing 20 or more Assembly districts a county central committee shall consist of seven members elected from each Assembly district contained either wholly or partially within the county. In an Assembly district that lies only partially within a county containing 20 or more Assembly districts, the seven members shall be elected from that portion of the Assembly district contained within the county. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  157. 7204.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In San Francisco, the county central committee is elected from the two Assembly districts, has 24 members total, and the district with more registered Democrats elects 14 members while the other elects 10.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7204. (a) In the City and County of San Francisco, the county central committee shall be elected from the two Assembly districts located in the city and county and shall consist of 24 members. Whichever of the two Assembly districts consists of the majority of the registered Democrats in the city and county shall elect 14 members and the Assembly district that consists of the minority of the registered Democrats in the city and county shall elect 10 members. (b) Both of the following shall apply for purposes of this section: (1) “Registered Democrat” means any voter in the city and county who has expressed a preference for the Democratic Party on their affidavit of registration pursuant to Sections 2150, 2151, and 2152 as of the 154th day prior to the first direct primary election after any redistricting of Assembly district boundaries. (2) The City and County of San Francisco Department of Elections, or any comparable successor agency, shall calculate the percentage of the total registered Democrats in each Assembly district in the city and county. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 854, Sec. 4. (AB 3284) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  158. 7205.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may choose by resolution to elect some or all members by individual districts, but members must live in the district they represent and districts must be reapportioned at least every 10 years.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7205. Notwithstanding this article, each county central committee by resolution may provide for the election of all or a portion of central committee members to represent individual central committee districts. The member shall reside in the district he or she represents but shall be elected at large within the Assembly district in which the county central committee district he or she represents is located. The county central committee shall reapportion itself at least every 10 years, prior to the June primary election of that year. Each district shall be apportioned on the basis of the number of registered Democrats for the June primary in each even-numbered year, with no more than a 10-percent deviation from the average. Each district shall be compact, contiguous, and utilize any natural and neighborhood boundaries. The district boundaries shall not cut across any district lines of a precinct as drawn by the elections official for the last general or consolidated election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  159. 7206.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain party nominees and officeholders are automatic members of each county committee, with voting rights and the same standing as other members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7206. In each county the nominee of this party for Senator or the incumbent Senator, the nominees of this party for the Assembly, and any person elected to either the Senate or Assembly at a special election to fill a vacancy in that house, and the nominee of this party for Representative in Congress, and any person elected at a special election to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives, shall be ex officio members of this committee. If the person elected from one party at the special election for an Assembly or Senate seat, or for the House of Representatives, shall be other than the nominee of that party for the same office at the prior election, the ex officio membership of the nominee shall expire immediately upon certification by the Secretary of State of the election. Ex officio members shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, including the right to vote, and shall have the same standing in every way as other members of this committee, except they shall not be entitled to a ballot designation of incumbent upon seeking election to this committee in the next presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 1. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  160. 7207.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain officeholders or nominees must serve as ex officio members of the county committee in the county where they live, and they get the same rights and privileges as other ex officio members under Section 7206.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7207. The incumbent or nominee of each of the following offices shall be an ex officio member of the committee in the county in which he or she resides: (a) Governor. (b) Lieutenant Governor. (c) Secretary of State. (d) Controller. (e) Treasurer. (f) Attorney General. (g) Member of the State Board of Equalization. (h) United States Senator from California. His or her rights and privileges shall be the same as those prescribed for other ex officio members in Section 7206. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  161. 7208.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may let members appoint alternates, and alternates must meet the same qualifications and can vote only under the stated authorization and absence rules.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7208. A committee may authorize any member of that committee, whether elected or ex officio, to appoint an alternate if a member desires to appoint an alternate. An incumbent Member of the Senate or Assembly at the time of the meeting of the committee may appoint an alternate member without authorization from that committee, if the member desires to appoint an alternate. That alternate member shall have the right to vote only with the written authorization of the member who appointed him or her. An alternate member of a county central committee shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the committee. An alternate member must meet the same qualifications as the regular member and may vote only in the absence of the member who appointed him or her. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  162. 7209.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets eligibility rules for election to a county central committee and requires certain filings and notices.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7209. (a) A person is not eligible for election to a committee if the person’s affidavit of registration does not state a political party preference for this party at the time of the person’s election. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) or Section 8001, a person who is not a United States citizen, but who would be eligible to register to vote if the person were a United States citizen, is eligible for election to a committee if all of the following conditions are met: (1) The bylaws of the committee permit a person who is not a United States citizen, but who would be eligible to register to vote if the person were a United States citizen, to serve as a member of the committee. (2) The person meets all other eligibility requirements for election to the committee that are imposed by the bylaws of the committee or this code. (3) The committee, not later than the 172nd day preceding the presidential primary election, does both of the following: (A) Notifies the county elections official that its bylaws permit a person who is not a United States citizen, but who would be eligible to register to vote if the person were a United States citizen, to be elected to, and to serve as a member of, the committee. (B) Provides the county elections official with a list of the eligibility requirements in its bylaws for a person to be elected to, and to serve on, the committee. (4) At the time the person files a declaration of candidacy, the person also files a declaration of eligibility with the county elections official. The county elections official shall attach the list of eligibility requirements provided by the committee in accordance with subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) to the blank declaration of eligibility. The declaration of eligibility shall be substantially as follows: DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY I hereby declare that I have filed a declaration of candidacy for nomination to the office of _____ to be voted for at the primary election to be held ______, 20__, and declare the following to be true: My name is . I have reviewed the attached list of eligibility requirements to be elected to, and to serve on, the county central committee, and I meet those requirements. Dated this ____ day of _____, 20__Signature of candidate State of California ) County of ) ss. ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ________ day of ________, 20____. Notary Public (or other official) Examined and certified by me this ________ day of ________, 20____. County Elections Official (c) (1) The county elections official shall accept a completed declaration of eligibility filed by a candidate pursuant to subdivision (b) as a certification that the person is eligible for election to the committee. This section shall not be construed to permit or require the elections official to verify independently whether a candidate who has filed a declaration of eligibility satisfies the eligibility requirements provided by the committee in accordance with subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) of subdivision (b). (2) In lieu of attaching a certificate to a candidate’s declaration of candidacy in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 8001, the elections official shall attach a candidate’s completed declaration of eligibility to the candidate’s completed declaration of candidacy, and shall preserve both documents in accordance with Section 17100. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 299, Sec. 1. (SB 714) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  163. 7211.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a district elects fewer committee candidates than the number of committeepersons it is entitled to, the resulting vacancy or vacancies must be filled by that committee under Section 7212.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7211. In the event that the candidates elected to a committee from a district do not equal the number of party committeepersons to which the district is entitled to be represented, a vacancy or vacancies exist to the extent of the difference between the number of elected committeepersons and the number of committeepersons by which the district is entitled to be represented. When the vacancy or vacancies exist they shall be filled by the committee to which insufficient members were elected, in the manner provided for in Section 7212. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  164. 7212.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee seat becomes vacant or an ineligible person is appointed or elected, the committee must fill the vacancy by appointment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7212. In the event of the appointment or election to a committee of an ineligible person, or whenever any member of the committee dies, resigns or becomes incapacitated to act, or removes from the jurisdiction of the committee, or ceases to be a member of this party, a vacancy exists which shall be filled by appointment by the committee in which the ineligibility or vacancy occurs. A vacancy shall also exist on a committee when a member is removed from the committee pursuant to Section 7213 or 7215. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  165. 7213.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee member who is not ex officio and misses more than three consecutive regularly called meetings may be removed by vote of the committee, unless the absence was due to illness or temporary absence from the county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7213. Any member of a committee, other than an ex officio member, who misses more than three consecutive regularly called meetings may be removed by a vote of the committee concerned, unless his or her absence is caused by illness or temporary absence from the county on the date of the meeting. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  166. 7214.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an elected or appointed committee member moves out of the Assembly district or supervisor district that elected or appointed them, they are automatically resigned from the committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7214. The removal of residence by an elected or appointed member of a committee from the Assembly district or supervisor district from which he or she has been elected or appointed a member of that committee shall constitute his or her automatic resignation from the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  167. 7215.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may remove a member, except an ex officio member, if the member joins another party, campaigns against this party’s nominee, or supports a rival candidate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7215. A committee may remove any member, other than an ex officio member, who during his or her term of membership affiliates with, or registers as a member of another party, who publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of this party for any office, or who gives support or avows a preference for a candidate of another party or candidate who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  168. 7216.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When someone is appointed to fill a committee vacancy, the committee chairperson must file notice of the appointment with the elections official and the state central committee chairperson within 30 days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7200 - 7216] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7216. Whenever any person is appointed to fill a vacancy on a committee, the chairperson of the committee shall file notices of the appointment with the elections official and the chairperson of the state central committee within 30 days after it is made. The notices shall contain the name and address of the person appointed and the name of the person replaced, and shall indicate the date of the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  169. 7225.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    At every presidential primary election, a county central committee may be elected in each county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7225. At every presidential primary election, a county central committee may be elected in each county. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 2. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  170. 7226.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The elections official must calculate how many committee members are assigned to each Assembly district or supervisor district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7226. The elections official, no later than January 31 preceding the presidential primary, shall compute the number of members of the committee allotted to each Assembly district or supervisor district, as the case may be, pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 3. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  171. 7227.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate for committee member appears on the county ballot only after filing a nomination paper signed by voters in the relevant Assembly or supervisorial district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7227. In each county the name of each candidate for member of a committee shall appear upon the ballot only upon the filing of a nomination paper pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 8020) to Article 6 (commencing with Section 8100), inclusive, of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 8, signed in his or her behalf by the voters of the Assembly or supervisorial district in which he or she is a candidate. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 811, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  172. 7228.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If there are no more nominated candidates than seats to be filled, the ballot must not print the office designation and candidate names, and the board of supervisors must declare the nominated candidates elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7228. If the elections official, on the 73rd day prior to the presidential primary election, finds that the number of candidates nominated for election to a committee from an Assembly or supervisorial district does not exceed the number of candidates to be elected from that Assembly or supervisorial district, the designation of the office and the names of the candidates shall not be printed on this party’s ballot in the Assembly or supervisorial district. In lieu thereof, the board of supervisors shall declare elected the candidates who have been nominated. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 4. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  173. 7229.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a committee-election candidate dies on or before election day and enough ballots were cast for that candidate to have won, a vacancy arises on the county central committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7229. Whenever a candidate for election to a committee dies on or before the day of election, and a sufficient number of ballots are marked as being voted for him or her to entitle him or her to election if he or she had lived until after the election, a vacancy exists on the county central committee, which shall be filled by the committee in the same manner as other vacancies are filled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  174. 7230.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county central committee may choose its members at any time by caucus, convention, or another committee-approved method.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Elections [7225 - 7230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7230. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a county central committee, in accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the committee, may select its members at any time by holding a caucus or convention, or by using any other method of selection approved by the committee. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 5. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  175. 7235.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7235 - 7236] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Committee meetings must be held in quarters accessible to persons with disabilities.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7235 - 7236] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7235. All meetings of the committee shall be held in quarters that shall be accessible to persons with disabilities. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  176. 7236.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7235 - 7236] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Department of General Services must allow any committee to meet in a state building in the county, and at least one committee meeting each month must be free of charge.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Meetings [7235 - 7236] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7236. The Department of General Services shall permit any committee to hold meetings in a state building within the county. At least one committee meeting each month shall be free of charge. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  177. 7240.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee must manage the party campaign, subject to the general direction of the state central committee or its selected executive committee.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7240. A committee shall have charge of the party campaign under general direction of the state central committee or of the executive committee selected by the state central committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  178. 7241.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may adopt rules on removing officers, calling meetings, and using proxies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7241. A committee may make rules and regulations providing: (a) How officers of the committee may be removed. (b) How meetings may be called, and any provisions so made shall supersede anything in this chapter to the contrary. (c) Whether or not proxies may be used and the conditions under which they may be used. Any rule adopted prior to statutory authorization by any committee by majority vote of the members elected to the committee is hereby validated and made of the same effect as if subsequently adopted. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  179. 7242.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The committees must carry out other party-benefiting duties and services, and they remain in existence until the next presidential primary election or the Section 7230 selection and qualification of new committee members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7242. The committees shall perform any other duties and services for this political party as seem to be for the benefit of the party. They shall continue to function and exist until the election at the succeeding presidential primary, or the selection pursuant to Section 7230, and qualification of the members of the new committees. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 6. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  180. 7243.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the committee chairperson refuses to call a meeting, a majority of the committee members may call one after giving five days’ notice.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7243. If the chairperson of a committee refuses to call a meeting, a meeting may be called upon five days’ notice by a majority of the members of the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  181. 7244.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The newly elected chairperson must tell the county elections official the chairperson’s name within five days after the committee’s organizational meeting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. DEMOCRATIC PARTY [7050 - 7244] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7200 - 7244] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 4. General Business [7240 - 7244] ( Article 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7244. Within five days after a committee meets for its organizational meeting, the newly elected chairperson of the committee shall notify the county elections official of his or her name. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 199, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1999.)
  182. 7250.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7250- 7250.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This part applies to the organization, operation, and function of the California Republican Party.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7250- 7250.] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7250. This part shall apply to the organization, operation, and function of that political party known as the California Republican Party. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  183. 7300.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Presidential Electors [7300- 7300.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section names certain Republican officeholders and leaders as presidential electors, bars some federal officeholders from serving, and requires alternate elector and filing steps.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Presidential Electors [7300- 7300.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7300. (a) In each year of the general election at which electors of President and Vice President of the United States are to be chosen, the Republican nominees for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Treasurer, Controller, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, the Republican nominees for United States Senator at the last two United States senatorial elections, the Assembly Republican leader, the Senate Republican leader, all elected officers of the Republican State Central Committee, the National Committeeman and National Committeewoman, the President of the Republican County Central Committee Chairmen’s Association, and the chairperson or president of each Republican volunteer organization officially recognized by the Republican State Central Committee shall act as presidential electors, except that Senators, Representatives, and persons holding an office of trust or profit of the United States shall not act as electors. Each of those persons acting as electors pursuant to this subdivision shall also designate an alternate elector for the purposes of Chapter 1.2 (commencing with Section 6911) of Part 2 of Division 6 and notify the chairperson of the Republican State Central Committee of the name, residence address, and business address of the alternate elector. (b) The remaining presidential elector positions, and any vacant positions, shall be filled by appointment of the chairperson of the Republican State Central Committee in accordance with the bylaws of the committee. The chairperson shall also appoint an alternate elector for each elector appointed by the chairperson. The name, residence address, and business address of each appointee and each alternate elector described in this subdivision and subdivision (a) shall be filed with the Secretary of State by October 1 of the presidential election year. The Republican State Central Committee shall adopt bylaws implementing this section. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 54. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  184. 7350.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. )

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    The California Republican Party must keep a current copy of its standing rules and bylaws available for public inspection on the Internet.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. ) ## 7350. The membership of delegates to the state central committee, procedures for notification of members of appointments, proxy provisions, and form of appointment of delegate members shall be as set forth in the standing rules and bylaws of the California Republican Party. The California Republican Party shall maintain a current copy of its standing rules and bylaws for public inspection on the Internet. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  185. 7352.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. )

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    This section says the California Republican Party’s standing rules and bylaws govern officer elections, officer terms, quorum rules, committee procedure, and adoption of the state party platform.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. ) ## 7352. The officers, methods of electing officers, terms of officers, quorum requirements for meetings of the state central committee and procedures for the conduct of committee proceedings and adoption of a state party platform shall be as set forth in the standing rules and bylaws of the California Republican Party. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  186. 7353.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. )

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    The state central committee must run party campaigns, appoint committees, appoint and employ campaign directors, and organize campaign structures it considers suitable for the party’s best interests.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. ) ## 7353. The state central committee shall conduct party campaigns for the party and on behalf of the candidates of the party. It shall appoint committees and appoint and employ campaign directors and perfect whatever campaign organizations it deems suitable or desirable and for the best interest of the party. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  187. 7354.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. )

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    The state central committee may limit county central committees from endorsing, supporting, or opposing certain candidates, and the superior court may issue restraining orders or injunctions if a county central committee violates the state central committee’s bylaws or rules.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. State Central Committee [7350 - 7354] ( Chapter 3 repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. ) ## 7354. (a) The state central committee may prohibit or limit the power of county central committees established pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 7400) to endorse, support, or oppose any candidate for nomination by the California Republican Party for partisan office in the direct primary election. (b) The superior court, in any case brought before it by the state central committee or by any registered voter, may issue a temporary or permanent restraining order or injunction to prohibit the endorsement, support, or opposition by a county central committee of any candidate for nomination by the California Republican Party for partisan office in the direct primary election, if the endorsement, support, or opposition is in violation of the bylaws or rules of the state central committee. All cases of this nature shall be in a preferred position for purposes of trial and appeal, so as to ensure the speedy disposition thereof. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 60, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  188. 7400.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In counties with fewer than five Assembly districts, the county central committee must be elected by supervisor districts.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7400. In each county containing less than five Assembly districts, a county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number to be elected from any supervisor district shall be determined as follows: There shall be taken the number of votes cast in the supervisor district at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. This number shall be divided by one-twentieth of the number of votes cast in that county for Governor or, where the party had no candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by such division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that supervisor district. The committees in counties containing less than five Assembly districts shall be composed of not less than 21 members. If the procedure outlined above would result in less than 21 members being elected for any committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in each supervisor district shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-twentieth of the votes cast for Governor in that county as to give a membership in the committee equal to or the nearest amount which is greater than 21 members. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  189. 7400.1.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In Sacramento County, the county central committee must be elected by supervisor districts and must have at least 31 members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7400.1. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 7400 and 7401, in the County of Sacramento, the county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number to be elected from any supervisor district shall be determined as follows: There shall be taken the number of votes cast in the supervisor district at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. This number shall be divided by one-thirtieth of the number of votes cast in Sacramento County for Governor or, where the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by that division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that supervisor district. (b) The Sacramento County Central Committee shall be composed of not less than 31 members. If the procedure outlined above would result in less than 31 members being elected for any committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in each supervisor district shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-thirtieth of the votes cast for Governor in Sacramento County as to give a membership on the committee equal to or the nearest amount that is greater than 31 members. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 257, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  190. 7400.2.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In Placer County, the county central committee must be elected by supervisor districts and have seven members elected from those districts.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7400.2. Notwithstanding Sections 7400 and 7401, in the County of Placer, the county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts and shall be composed of seven members elected from each of the supervisor districts. (Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 111, Sec. 1. (AB 1148) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  191. 7400.3.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In Santa Clara County, the county central committee must be elected by supervisor districts, and each district’s member count is calculated from vote totals with a minimum committee size of 23 members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7400.3. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 7400 and 7401, in the County of Santa Clara, the county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number to be elected from any supervisor district shall be determined as follows: (1) There shall be taken the number of votes cast in the supervisor district at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. (2) This number shall be divided by one-twenty-second of the number of votes cast in Santa Clara County for Governor or, where the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by that division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that supervisor district. (b) The Santa Clara County Central Committee shall be composed of not less than 23 members. If the procedure outlined above would result in less than 23 members being elected to the committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in each supervisor district shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-twenty-second of the votes cast for Governor in Santa Clara County as to give a membership on the committee equal to or the nearest amount that is greater than 23 members. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  192. 7400.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In San Bernardino County, the county central committee must be elected by supervisor districts, and the committee must have at least 30 members.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7400.5. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 7400 and 7401, in the County of San Bernardino, the county central committee shall be elected by supervisor districts, and the number to be elected from any supervisor district shall be determined as follows: (1) There shall be taken the number of votes cast in the supervisor district at the last gubernatorial election for that party’s candidate for Governor, or, if the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate of the party voted on throughout the state who received the greatest number of votes and who was the candidate of that party alone. (2) This number shall be divided by one-thirtieth of the number of votes cast in San Bernardino County for Governor or, where the party did not have a candidate for Governor, for the candidate mentioned above. The integer next larger than the quotient obtained by that division shall constitute the number of members of the committee to be elected by that party in that supervisor district. (b) The San Bernardino County Central Committee shall be composed of not fewer than 30 members. If the procedure outlined above would result in fewer than 30 members being elected to the committee, the number of votes cast for this party’s candidate in each supervisor district shall be divided by an amount sufficiently smaller than one-thirtieth of the votes cast for Governor in San Bernardino County as to give a membership on the committee equal to or the nearest amount that is greater than 30 members. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 65, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)
  193. 7401.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In counties with more than four and fewer than 20 Assembly districts, a county central committee must be elected from Assembly districts and have six members elected from each Assembly district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7401. In each county containing more than four and less than 20 Assembly districts, a county central committee shall be elected from Assembly districts and shall consist of six members elected from each Assembly district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  194. 7402.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In counties with 20 or more Assembly districts, the county central committee must have seven members elected from each Assembly district in the county.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7402. In each county containing 20 or more Assembly districts a county central committee shall consist of seven members elected from each Assembly district contained either wholly or partially within the county. In an Assembly district that lies only partially within a county containing 20 or more Assembly districts, the seven members shall be elected from that portion of the Assembly district contained within the county. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  195. 7403.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets how San Francisco’s county central committee is elected, how many members it has, how members are allocated between the two Assembly districts, who counts as a registered Republican for this section, and who may sign nomination papers for the 2012 primary.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7403. (a) In the City and County of San Francisco, the county central committee shall be elected from the two Assembly districts located in the city and county and shall consist of 25 members. Whichever of the two Assembly districts consists of the majority of the registered Republicans in the city and county shall elect 13 members plus one additional member for every 4 percent of the registered Republicans in the district above a majority of the registered Republicans in the city and county. The remainder of the members shall be elected from the Assembly district that consists of the minority of the registered Republicans in the city and county. (b) Both of the following shall apply for purposes of this section: (1) “Registered Republican” means any voter in the city and county who has expressed a preference for the Republican Party on his or her affidavit of registration pursuant to Sections 2150, 2151, and 2152 as of the 154th day prior to the first direct primary election after any redistricting of Assembly district boundaries. (2) The City and County of San Francisco Department of Elections, or any comparable successor agency, shall calculate the percentage of the total registered Republicans in each Assembly district in the city and county. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the June 5, 2012, statewide primary election, signers of nomination papers for candidates for the county central committee shall be voters who disclosed a preference, pursuant to Section 2151, for the Republican Party and who are residents in the County of San Francisco, regardless of whether they are residents of the district in which the candidate is to be voted on. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 8, Sec. 6. (AB 1200) Effective March 8, 2012.)
  196. 7404.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section makes certain party nominees ex officio members of each county central committee, gives them the same rights as other members, and limits one incumbent ballot designation right.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7404. (a) In each county, the nominee of the party for State Senator, the nominees of the party for the Assembly, and any person nominated to either the Senate or Assembly at a special election to fill a vacancy in the house, and the nominee of the party for Representative in Congress shall be ex officio members of this committee. If the person most recently nominated or elected from one party at the special election for an Assembly or Senate seat, or for the House of Representatives shall be other than the nominee of that party for the same office at the earlier election, the ex officio membership of the latter nominee shall expire immediately upon certification by the Secretary of State of the nomination or, if there is no runoff, the election of the person most recently nominated or elected. Ex officio members shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges, including the right to vote, and shall have the same standing in every way as other members of this committee, except they shall not be entitled to a ballot designation of incumbent upon seeking election to this committee in the next presidential primary. A person shall be entitled to ex officio membership upon receiving a certificate of nomination from the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 8147, at which time the term of the former nominee shall expire. (b) If the person most recently nominated to the Senate, Assembly, or House of Representatives received fewer votes for the particular office at the ensuing general election than a write-in candidate for the same office, and the write-in candidate is elected to that office, the write-in candidate shall, for purposes of this part, be considered the ex officio member of each affected county, provided that the write-in candidate’s affidavit of registration reflects that that candidate has been affiliated with the party for at least six months prior to the general election. (c) If a write-in candidate is entitled to ex officio membership on each affected county central committee pursuant to subdivision (b), each affected county central committee shall designate the party nominee described in subdivision (b) as an additional ex officio member to its committee. Any person designated as an ex officio member under this subdivision shall be entitled to all the rights and privileges as other ex officio members of the committee. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 507, Sec. 7. (SB 1272) Effective January 1, 2013.)
  197. 7405.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nominees for certain listed offices are ex officio members of the county committee where they live.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7405. The nominee for each of the following offices shall be an ex officio member of the committee in the county in which he or she resides: (a) Governor. (b) Lieutenant Governor. (c) Treasurer. (d) Controller. (e) Attorney General. (f) Secretary of State. (g) Member of the State Board of Equalization. (h) United States Senator from California. His or her rights and privileges, including the right to membership, shall be the same as those prescribed for other ex officio members in Section 7404. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  198. 7406.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A committee may let elected and ex officio members appoint alternates, and some ex officio officeholders may appoint one without committee authorization.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7406. A committee may authorize each elected member and each ex officio member of that committee to appoint an alternate member. An ex officio member who is also an incumbent officeholder of any of the offices listed in Sections 7404 and 7405 at the time of the meeting of the committee may appoint an alternate member without authorization from that committee, if the member desires to appoint an alternate. The alternate member shall have the right to vote only with the written authorization of the member who appointed him or her. An alternate member of a committee shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the committee. An alternate member must meet the same qualifications as the regular member, and may vote only in the absence of the member who appointed him or her, except that an alternate member appointed by an incumbent Senator, Member of the Assembly, or Representative in Congress need not reside in the district of the appointing power but need only reside in the county of jurisdiction of the committee. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  199. 7407.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person cannot be appointed or elected to the committee unless they are registered as affiliated with the party at the time of the appointment or election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7407. A person shall not be eligible for appointment or election to a committee who is not registered as affiliated with this party at the time of his or her appointment or election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  200. 7409.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a district does not elect enough committee members, the shortfall creates vacancies, and the committee must fill them under Section 7410.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 - 7928] ( Division 7 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. REPUBLICAN PARTY [7250 - 7470] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 4. County Central Committee [7400 - 7470] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. Members [7400 - 7414] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 7409. In the event that the candidates elected to a committee from a district do not equal the number of party committeemembers to which that district is entitled to be represented, a vacancy or vacancies exist to the extent of the difference between the number of elected committeemembers and the number of committeemembers by which the district is entitled to be represented. When a vacancy or vacancies exist they shall be filled by the committee to which insufficient members were elected, in the manner provided for in Section 7410. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

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