California · Elections Code

ELEC §8502: Nomination papers shall be left with the county elections official for examination and filed by him or her pursuant to the time limitations set forth in Section 8403.

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Nomination papers must be submitted to the county elections official for review and filing within the time limits specified in Section 8403.

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Nomination papers shall be left with the county elections official for examination and filed by him or her pursuant to the time limitations set forth in Section 8403.

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