California · Elections Code

ELEC §6862: A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, no later than 21 days before the presidential preference primary election, file an e

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A person who believes their name may be used as a write-in candidate for President must file a notice no later than 21 days before the presidential preference primary election.

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A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, no later than 21 days before the presidential preference primary election, file an endorsement of her or his write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for that write-in candidate.

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