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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 5§ 6383 Nomination Paper Circulation Limits

§ 6383 Nomination Paper Circulation Limits

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§ 6383 Nomination Paper Circulation Limits

Key Takeaways

  • •People who work at the elections office can't ask for signatures on nomination papers.
  • •No one can ask for signatures within 100 feet of a polling place or voting booth.

Example

Someone is standing near a polling place on election day, asking people to sign a paper to support a candidate.

This is not allowed if they are within 100 feet of the polling place. They must move farther away to ask for signatures.

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

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§ 6383 Nomination Paper Circulation Limits

A county elections official or deputy county elections official may not circulate a nomination paper. Circulators may not obtain signatures within 100 feet of any election booth or polling place. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county elections officialdeputy county elections officialcirculate a nomination paper100 feetelection boothpolling place

Related Statutes

  • § 6123 Polling Place Signature Restrictions
  • § 6592 Election Official Circulator Restrictions
  • § 14105.5 Polling Place Material Restrictions
  • § 2183 Voter Roster Distribution Rules
  • § 2184 Election Roster Access Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6383.
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