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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 8§ 6144 Nomination Paper Examination

§ 6144 Nomination Paper Examination

Elections Code·California
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§ 6144 Nomination Paper Examination

Key Takeaways

  • •After someone turns in papers to run for office, the county official has 5 days to check them.
  • •The official counts how many names on the papers are valid (not marked 'not sufficient').
  • •The official writes a note saying how many names are good and sends the papers to the state.

Example

If you want to run for mayor, you turn in papers with 100 signatures to the county office.

The county official checks the papers within 5 days, counts the valid signatures, writes a note saying how many are good, and sends the papers to the state.

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

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§ 6144 Nomination Paper Examination

Within five days after any nomination papers are left with him or her for examination, the county elections official shall: (a) Examine and affix to them a certificate reciting that he or she has examined them and stating the number of names which have not been marked “not sufficient.” (b) Transmit the papers with the certificate of examination to the Secretary of State, who shall file the papers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nomination paperscounty elections officialcertificatenot sufficientSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 6145 Certificate For Nomination Papers
  • § 6143 Nomination Paper Examination
  • § 6404 Nomination Paper Certification
  • § 14 Disaster Election Procedures
  • § 5002 Political Party Qualification Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6144.
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