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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 7§ 6645 Delegation Chairperson Selection

§ 6645 Delegation Chairperson Selection

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§ 6645 Delegation Chairperson Selection

Key Takeaways

  • •If a group of delegates (who don't support a specific president) gets elected, their leader becomes the chairperson of the whole delegation.
  • •If that leader can't do the job anymore, the delegates must meet and pick a new leader.
  • •The way they pick the new leader is explained in another rule (Section 6644).

Example

Imagine a school club where no one wants to be president, so they pick a leader from a group of students who don’t care who’s in charge. If that leader gets sick and can’t lead anymore, the group has to meet and vote for a new leader.

The law says the same thing happens with delegates. If their leader can’t work, they must meet and choose a new one using the rules in Section 6644.

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

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§ 6645 Delegation Chairperson Selection

If a group of candidates for delegates expressing no preference for a particular presidential candidate are elected, the chairperson of the group shall serve as chairperson of the delegation. If, for any reason, the chairperson of the group becomes unable to serve as chairperson of the delegation, the delegates shall meet and select a new chairperson as provided in Section 6644. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

candidates for delegatesno preferencechairperson of the delegationSection 6644

Related Statutes

  • § 6644 Delegation Chairperson Selection
  • § 6646 Delegate Vacancy Filling
  • § 6560 Independent Party Delegate Committees
  • § 6562 Delegate Nomination Paper Limits
  • § 6640 Secretary Of State Vote Compilation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6645.
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