California · Elections Code

ELEC §8120: At least 68 days before the direct primary, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each county elections official a certified list of candidates who are eligible to be voted for in his or her county

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The Secretary of State must send each county elections official a certified list of eligible candidates at least 68 days before the primary election.

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At least 68 days before the direct primary, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each county elections official a certified list of candidates who are eligible to be voted for in his or her county at the direct primary.

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