California · Elections Code
ELEC §10220.5: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a candidate shall not file nomination papers for more than one municipal office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election.
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A candidate cannot file nomination papers for multiple municipal offices or terms in the same municipality during the same election.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a candidate shall not file nomination papers for more than one municipal office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election.
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