§ 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines

Elections Code·California

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This law says that nomination papers must be filed with the city elections office at least 88 days before the election, and a candidate can still withdraw their nomination after filing but only before that 88‑day deadline.

Key Takeaways

•Nomination papers must be submitted at least 88 days before the election.
•Candidates can withdraw their nomination after filing, but only before the 88‑day deadline.
•Withdrawal must follow the procedure described in the statute.

Example

A candidate files to run for city council on Monday, but later decides to drop out before the 88‑day deadline.

Because the filing happened early, the candidate can still withdraw the nomination as long as they do it before the 88‑day cutoff; after that, withdrawal is no longer allowed.

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§ 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines

All nomination papers shall be filed with the city elections official during regular business hours as posted, not later than the 88th day before the election. Until that time, but not after, a candidate may withdraw his or her nomination paper after it is filed with the elections official as provided in this section. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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nomination papers city elections official 88th day before the election

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10224.

§ 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines

Elections Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines

Key Takeaways

•Nomination papers must be submitted at least 88 days before the election.
•Candidates can withdraw their nomination after filing, but only before the 88‑day deadline.
•Withdrawal must follow the procedure described in the statute.

Example

A candidate files to run for city council on Monday, but later decides to drop out before the 88‑day deadline.

Because the filing happened early, the candidate can still withdraw the nomination as long as they do it before the 88‑day cutoff; after that, withdrawal is no longer allowed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

nomination papers city elections official 88th day before the election

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10224.

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