§ 10223 Nomination Paper Requirements

Elections Code·California

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This rule says that whenever you fill out a nomination form, you must also attach a declaration that you are officially running, as required by another rule.

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•Every nomination form needs a separate declaration of candidacy.
•The declaration must follow the rules set out in Section 10226.3.
•If the declaration is missing, the nomination paper is not complete.

Example

Jane wants to run for city council and fills out the nomination paperwork.

Jane has to include a signed statement saying she is a candidate, because the law says every nomination paper must come with that declaration.

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§ 10223 Nomination Paper Requirements

Each nomination paper shall be accompanied by a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 10226.3. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 109, Sec. 6. (AB 2582) Effective January 1, 2025.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

nomination paper declaration of candidacy Section 10226.3

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10223.

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