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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 2§ 6722 Presidential Primary Candidate List

§ 6722 Presidential Primary Candidate List

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§ 6722 Presidential Primary Candidate List

Key Takeaways

  • •The Secretary of State must share a list of presidential primary candidates with the public and news at least 88 days before the election.
  • •After sharing the list, they can add more candidates but cannot remove any names already on it.
  • •The list must also be sent to the leaders of the Peace and Freedom Party in the state and counties.

Example

Imagine it's almost time for a big election, and people want to know who they can vote for.

The Secretary of State has to tell everyone the names of the candidates at least 88 days before the election. Even if they change their mind later, they can’t take any names off the list—they can only add more. They also have to send this list to the leaders of a political party called the Peace and Freedom Party.

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§ 6722 Presidential Primary Candidate List

On or before the 88th day preceding a presidential primary election, the Secretary of State shall publicly announce and distribute to the news media for publication a list of the candidates the Secretary of State intends to place on the ballot at the following presidential primary election. Following this announcement, the Secretary of State may add to the Secretary of State’s selection, but the Secretary of State may not delete any candidate whose name appears on the announced list. The Secretary of State shall mail a copy of the list and any subsequent additions thereto to the Chairpersons of the Peace and Freedom Party State and County Central Committees. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 149, Sec. 15. (SB 505) Effective July 30, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

presidential primary electionSecretary of StatePeace and Freedom Party State and County Central Committees

Related Statutes

  • § 11320 Recall Election Ballot Requirements
  • § 6720 Peace And Freedom Ballot Candidates
  • § 6721 Peace And Freedom Ballot Notice
  • § 6724 Candidate Ballot Withdrawal
  • § 6725 Peace And Freedom Candidate Petitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6722.
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