California · Elections Code
ELEC §8000: This chapter does not apply to: (a) Recall elections.
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This chapter does not apply to: (a) Recall elections. (b) Presidential primary. (c) Nomination of officers of cities or counties whose charters provide a system for nominating candidates for those offices. (d) Nomination of officers for any district not formed for municipal purposes. (e) Nomination of officers for general law cities. (f) Nomination of school district officers.
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