California · Elections Code
ELEC §10511: The declaration of candidacy shall be in substantially the following form: I, _________________, do hereby declare myself as a candidate for election to the office of ___________________.
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This statute prescribes the required form and content for a candidate's declaration to appear on an official election ballot, including voter status, office sought, residence, and occupational designation.
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