California · Elections Code

ELEC §10222: Every nomination paper shall have annexed an affidavit of the person who circulated it, to the effect that he or she saw written all the signatures appended thereto, and knows that they are the signat

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Nomination papers must include an affidavit from the person who circulated them, confirming they witnessed all signatures and know they are authentic.

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Every nomination paper shall have annexed an affidavit of the person who circulated it, to the effect that he or she saw written all the signatures appended thereto, and knows that they are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be.

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