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HomeElections CodeDiv. 0.5Ch. 2§ 106 Candidate Signature Collection Rules

§ 106 Candidate Signature Collection Rules

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§ 106 Candidate Signature Collection Rules

This law says a candidate can sign their own nomination form, and anyone who is collecting signatures can also sign the form if they are allowed to sign.

Key Takeaways

  • •A candidate may sign their own nomination papers.
  • •The candidate’s signature is treated the same as any other qualified signature.
  • •People who are gathering signatures can also sign the papers themselves if they are qualified to sign.

Example

Jane is running for mayor. She goes door‑to‑door getting people to sign her nomination form. Under this law, Jane can also write her own signature on the form, and her volunteer Sam, who is collecting signatures, can add his own signature too if he is eligible to sign.

Jane’s signature counts just like any other person's signature, and Sam’s signature also counts the same way, so the form is still valid.

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

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§ 106 Candidate Signature Collection Rules

Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) Any registered voter who is a candidate for any office may obtain signatures to and sign his or her own nomination papers. The candidate’s signature shall be given the same effect as that of any other qualified signer. (b) Any person engaged in obtaining signatures to the nomination papers of a candidate for any office or to any recall, initiative or referendum petition, may, if otherwise qualified to sign the papers or petition, sign the papers or petition. The signature of the person shall be given the same effect as that of any other qualified signer. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

registered votercandidatenomination papersrecallinitiativereferendum petitionqualified signer

Related Statutes

  • § 2 Petition Signature Verification Form
  • § 102 Initiative Petition Circulation Age
  • § 10220.5 Candidate Office Filing Limits
  • § 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines
  • § 10224.5 Municipal Election Nomination Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 106.
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