California · Elections Code
ELEC §9341.5: The proponent of a referendum may withdraw the referendum at any time before the 88th day before the election, whether or not the petition has already been found sufficient by the elections official.
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A referendum proponent may withdraw a referendum petition anytime before 88 days before the election, regardless of whether the elections official has already verified it.
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