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HomeElections CodeDiv. 8Pt. 3Ch. 2§ 8651 Write-In Presidential Elector Declaration

§ 8651 Write-In Presidential Elector Declaration

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§ 8651 Write-In Presidential Elector Declaration

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to be a write-in candidate for presidential elector in California, you must fill out a special form with your name, address, and other details.
  • •You must also swear an oath (like a promise) that you follow the rules in the California Constitution.
  • •You need to say which President and Vice President you support.
  • •You must pick a backup person (alternate elector) who will take your place if you can't do the job.

Example

If you want to be a write-in candidate for presidential elector in California, you must fill out a special form with your name, address, and other details.

You must also swear an oath (like a promise) that you follow the rules in the California Constitution. You need to say which President and Vice President you support. You must pick a backup person (alternate elector) who will take your place if you can't do the job.

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

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§ 8651 Write-In Presidential Elector Declaration

(a) The declaration of write-in candidacy for presidential elector shall contain the following information: (1) Candidate’s name. (2) Residence address. (3) A declaration stating that the candidate is a write-in candidate for the office of presidential elector. (4) Oath or affirmation as set forth in Section 3 of Article XX of the California Constitution. (5) The date of the general election. (6) The names of the candidates for President and Vice President of the United States for which the group of presidential electors are pledged. (b) The declaration of write-in candidacy described in subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a declaration of an individual who will serve as an alternate elector if the elector vacates the elector’s office. The accompanying declaration shall state that the individual is an alternate to the write-in candidate for the office of presidential elector and shall contain the information described in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (5), and (6) of subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 14. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

declarationportinformationcalifornia constitutionvice presidentunited statesstatementresidence

Related Statutes

  • § 104 Petition Circulator Declaration Requirements
  • § 10204.9 Candidate Term Limits Pledge
  • § 13108 Incumbent Redistricting Election Rules
  • § 7783 Central Committee Vote Canvass
  • § 9160 County Ballot Measure Analysis

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 8651.
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