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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 5Art. 1§ 6850 Green Party Primary Rules

§ 6850 Green Party Primary Rules

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§ 6850 Green Party Primary Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •This rule is only for the Green Party's special vote in California.
  • •When they say 'Green Party,' they mean the Green Party of California, not any other group.
  • •This rule started on January 1, 2017.

Example

Imagine you're voting in California and you see a special ballot for the Green Party.

This rule tells you that the special voting rules on that ballot are only for the Green Party of California. If you're voting for another party, these rules don’t apply.

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

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§ 6850 Green Party Primary Rules

This chapter applies to the presidential preference primary ballot of the Green Party only. As used in this chapter, “Green Party” means the Green Party of California. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 95. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

presidential preference primary ballotGreen PartyGreen Party of California

Related Statutes

  • § 6851 Green Party Ballot Eligibility
  • § 6853.5 Green Party Candidate Petitions
  • § 6857 Green Party Nomination Paper Form
  • § 16400 Election Contest Filing Requirements
  • § 16401 Election Contest Filing Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6850.
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