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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 3§ 6040 Presidential Primary Candidate Designation

§ 6040 Presidential Primary Candidate Designation

Elections Code·California
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§ 6040 Presidential Primary Candidate Designation

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule is only about picking who can be on the presidential primary ballot.
  • •The Secretary of State decides which candidates can be on that ballot.
  • •It doesn’t cover any other elections, just the presidential primary.

Example

Imagine you want to run for president in your state’s primary election.

The Secretary of State gets to decide if your name goes on the ballot for people to vote on. This rule only applies to this one type of election, not others like mayor or governor.

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

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§ 6040 Presidential Primary Candidate Designation

This article shall apply to the designation of candidates by the Secretary of State for placement only on the presidential primary ballot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

designation of candidatesSecretary of Statepresidential primary ballot

Related Statutes

  • § 11043.5 Recall Petition Format Requirements
  • § 6041 Presidential Primary Candidate Selection
  • § 6042 Candidate Ballot Withdrawal Notice
  • § 6043 Presidential Candidate Ballot Removal
  • § 6061 Presidential Primary Ballot Access

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6040.
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