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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 10§ 6180 Presidential Primary Ballot Certification

§ 6180 Presidential Primary Ballot Certification

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§ 6180 Presidential Primary Ballot Certification

Key Takeaways

  • •The state must send a list of presidential candidates to each county 68 days before the primary election.
  • •This list includes names of candidates and leaders of uncommitted groups that people can vote for.
  • •The list is official and signed by the Secretary of State to make sure it’s correct.

Example

Imagine it’s almost time for the presidential primary election in California.

The Secretary of State sends a list to every county with names like 'Linda Adams' and 'Joseph Black' so people know who they can vote for. This list also includes groups like 'Unpledged delegation' with their leader’s name, so voters have all the options.

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§ 6180 Presidential Primary Ballot Certification

At least 68 days before a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall transmit to each county elections official a certified list containing the name of each candidate who is entitled to be voted for on the ballot at the presidential primary, and the name of each chairperson of a steering committee of an uncommitted delegation who is to be voted for on the same ballot. The certified list shall be in substantially the following form: Certified List of Presidential Candidates and Uncommitted Delegations To the County Elections Official of ________ County: I, ________, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that the following list contains the name of each person who is entitled to be voted for as a candidate of the Democratic Party at the presidential primary election to be held on the ________ day of ____, 20__, and the name of each chairperson of a steering committee of an uncommitted delegation which is entitled to be voted for on the ballot. List of Presidential Candidates and Uncommitted Delegations Linda Adams Joseph Black John Reardon Unpledged delegation Paul Minor, Chairperson Dated at Sacramento, California, this ________ day of ________, 20____. (SEAL) _____ Secretary of State _____ (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 190, Sec. 22. (AB 1689) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

presidential primary electioncertified listcounty elections officialuncommitted delegation

Related Statutes

  • § 6101 Presidential Primary Nomination Papers
  • § 6102 Presidential Primary Delegation Selection
  • § 10002 City Election Services Request
  • § 10100 Municipal Signature Verification Costs
  • § 11002 Recall Elections Officials Defined

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6180.
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