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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 6§ 6406 Presidential Primary Filing Fees

§ 6406 Presidential Primary Filing Fees

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§ 6406 Presidential Primary Filing Fees

Key Takeaways

  • •You don’t have to pay any money to run in a presidential primary election.
  • •This rule is for anyone who wants to be a candidate in that election.
  • •It’s been the law since 1994.

Example

If your neighbor wants to run for president in the primary election,

they don’t have to pay a fee to put their name on the ballot.

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

Official Source
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§ 6406 Presidential Primary Filing Fees

No filing fee is required from any person to be voted for at a presidential primary. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

filing feepresidential primary

Related Statutes

  • § 6405 Nomination Papers Certification
  • § 10228 Candidate Filing Fee Limits
  • § 6342 Presidential Candidate Withdrawal Affidavit
  • § 6360 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline
  • § 6382 Presidential Primary Signature Timing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6406.
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