California · Elections Code

ELEC §13241: The names of the candidates and the respective offices shall be printed on the ballot in parallel columns at least 2 inches wide.

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Ballots must display candidate names and offices in parallel columns that are at least 2 inches wide.

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The names of the candidates and the respective offices shall be printed on the ballot in parallel columns at least 2 inches wide.

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