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HomeElections CodeDiv. 8Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 4§ 8065 Nomination Paper Completion Requirement

§ 8065 Nomination Paper Completion Requirement

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§ 8065 Nomination Paper Completion Requirement

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't submit a nomination paper if it's not fully filled out.
  • •Every blank space on the form must have an answer.
  • •If you leave something blank, the elections office won't accept it.

Example

You want to run for school board and fill out the nomination paper, but you forget to write your address in one of the blanks.

The elections office will not accept your nomination paper because you left a blank space. You have to fill in every part before they will take it.

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

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§ 8065 Nomination Paper Completion Requirement

The elections official shall not accept for filing any nomination paper unless all blanks in the certificate are filled. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 790, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nomination

Related Statutes

  • § 8062 Nomination Signature Requirements
  • § 6060 Presidential Primary Unselected Candidates
  • § 6061 Presidential Primary Ballot Access
  • § 8040 Candidate Declaration Form
  • § 8041 Nomination Paper Form

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 8065.
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