California · Elections Code

ELEC §5006: Any political party newly qualifying pursuant to Section 5100 shall conduct its presidential primary election in accordance with procedures applicable to any other political party that has detailed st

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Any political party newly qualifying pursuant to Section 5100 shall conduct its presidential primary election in accordance with procedures applicable to any other political party that has detailed statutory provisions applicable to its presidential primary as shall be designated by the newly qualified party. If a newly qualified political party has not elected permanent officers, the temporary officers shall notify the Secretary of State of the designated procedures the party has selected for its presidential primary, on or before the 125th day before the presidential primary election.

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