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HomeElections CodeDiv. 18Ch. 2§ 18105 Voter Registration Neutrality

§ 18105 Voter Registration Neutrality

Elections Code·California
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§ 18105 Voter Registration Neutrality

This law says you can't put any political messages on a voter registration form or card, and only the person who registers can write on it.

Key Takeaways

  • •No political statements are allowed on voter registration forms or cards.
  • •Only the person who is registering may write on the form; no one else can add anything.
  • •Violating this rule is a misdemeanor.

Example

A friend helps a neighbor fill out a voter registration form and writes "Vote for John" at the bottom.

Because the law says no one can add any support or opposition statements to the form, the friend could be charged with a misdemeanor for breaking the rule.

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

Official Source
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§ 18105 Voter Registration Neutrality

No affidavit of registration or voter registration card shall contain, and no person other than the registrant shall write on or affix thereto, or cause to be written on or affixed thereto, any statement urging or indicating support or opposition to any candidate or measure. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

affidavit of registrationvoter registration cardmisdemeanor

Related Statutes

  • § 18101 Fraudulent Voter Registration Crime
  • § 18103 Voter Registration Interference
  • § 18110 Voter Privacy For Officers
  • § 2151 Party Preference In Voting
  • § 2159 Paid Voter Registration Compensation Disclosure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 18105.
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