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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 6563 Party Candidate Selection Rules

§ 6563 Party Candidate Selection Rules

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§ 6563 Party Candidate Selection Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •At least two-thirds of the candidates must come from different areas of the state, and each must live in the area they represent.
  • •The number of candidates from each area is based on how many people in that area support the American Independent Party compared to the whole state.
  • •Each area must have at least one candidate, no matter how few people support the party there.
  • •No more than one-third of the candidates can be chosen from the whole state without worrying about where they live.

Example

Imagine a state with 10 areas and 30 candidates to pick for the American Independent Party.

At least 20 of these candidates (two-thirds) must come from these 10 areas, and each area must have at least one candidate. If one area has a lot of party supporters, it might get more candidates. The other 10 candidates (one-third) can be from anywhere in the state.

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

Official Source
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§ 6563 Party Candidate Selection Rules

The candidates of each group shall be selected as follows: (a) No less than two-thirds shall be selected to represent congressional districts, and each of these candidates shall be a resident of the district which he or she is selected to represent. Congressional district candidates shall be apportioned among congressional districts according to the ratio which the American Independent Party registration in the district bears to the total statewide registration of the party as determined by the Secretary of State on January 1 of the year in which the presidential primary is held, except that at least one candidate in the group shall be a resident of each congressional district. (b) No more than one-third may be selected from the state at large without regard to congressional district of residence. If the names are not so selected, the names shall not be certified to the county elections official by the Secretary of State. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

congressional districtsAmerican Independent Party registrationSecretary of Statestate at large

Related Statutes

  • § 14299 Emergency Ballot Shortage Procedures
  • § 19243 Voter Disability Access Recommendations
  • § 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing
  • § 6565 Presidential Delegate Endorsement Requirement
  • § 6567 Delegate Candidate Affidavit Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6563.
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