California · Elections Code

ELEC §6107: A verified nomination paper is prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the persons signing it are voters, until it is otherwise proved by comparison of the signatures with the af

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A verified nomination paper serves as initial evidence that signatures are genuine and signers are registered voters, unless proven otherwise through signature comparison.

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A verified nomination paper is prima facie evidence that the signatures are genuine and that the persons signing it are voters, until it is otherwise proved by comparison of the signatures with the affidavits of registration in the office of the county elections official.

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