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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 5§ 6797 Nomination Papers Certification

§ 6797 Nomination Papers Certification

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§ 6797 Nomination Papers Certification

Key Takeaways

  • •This is about a form that says a candidate can run in an election.
  • •The form is filled out by a local election worker to check if enough people support the candidate.
  • •The form lists the names of the candidate or group trying to run.
  • •The form must be signed, sealed, and sent to the state.

Example

Imagine your friend wants to run for class president. They need a certain number of students to sign a paper saying they support them.

The teacher checks the paper to make sure enough students signed it. Then, the teacher writes a note saying, 'Yes, enough students signed,' and sends it to the principal. This law is like that note, but for real elections.

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

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§ 6797 Nomination Papers Certification

The certificate of the elections official to nomination papers of a candidate or group of candidates shall be in substantially the following form: CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICIAL TO NOMINATION PAPERS OF CANDIDATE OR GROUP OF CANDIDATES To the Secretary of State: I, County Elections Official of the County of ______, hereby certify that I have examined the nomination papers, to which this certificate is attached, of the presidential candidate or group of candidates for delegates at the ensuing presidential primary, and that the number of names which I have not marked “not sufficient” is _______. The candidate or group of candidates named in the nomination papers comprise the following (state names of candidates): etc. etc. etc. Dated this ________ day of ________, 20___. ________________________ (SEAL) County Elections Official By Deputy (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

certificate of the elections officialnomination paperspresidential primary

Related Statutes

  • § 6781 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline
  • § 6791 Presidential Primary Signature Timing
  • § 6794 Nomination Paper Consolidation Rules
  • § 6795 Nomination Paper Verification Rules
  • § 6796 Nomination Paper Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6797.
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