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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 5§ 6798 Presidential Primary Nomination Notification

§ 6798 Presidential Primary Nomination Notification

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§ 6798 Presidential Primary Nomination Notification

Key Takeaways

  • •If enough people sign to put a presidential candidate on the ballot, the Secretary of State tells the candidate or their team.
  • •If enough people sign to put a group of delegate candidates on the ballot, the Secretary of State tells the group's leader.
  • •Once the Secretary of State sends this notice, no more signatures will be accepted for that candidate or group.

Example

A group of people collects signatures to get their favorite presidential candidate on the ballot.

When they get enough signatures, the Secretary of State tells the candidate's team. After that, no more signatures are needed or allowed.

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

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§ 6798 Presidential Primary Nomination Notification

(a) Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a candidate for the presidential preference primary ballot, the Secretary of State shall notify the candidate or his or her duly authorized representative of that fact. (b) Upon receipt of a sufficient number of signatures for the nomination of a group of candidates for delegates, the Secretary of State shall notify the chairperson of the committee of that fact. (c) In each case, the Secretary of State shall advise the person receiving the notification that no more signatures will be received. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

sufficient number of signaturespresidential preference primary ballotdelegatesSecretary of Statenotification

Related Statutes

  • § 6599 Presidential Primary Notification
  • § 3 Circulator Affidavit Requirements
  • § 6725 Peace And Freedom Candidate Petitions
  • § 6740 Peace And Freedom Party Notification
  • § 6743 Peace And Freedom Party Delegates

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6798.
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