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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 3§ 6343 Presidential Primary Candidate Petitions

§ 6343 Presidential Primary Candidate Petitions

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§ 6343 Presidential Primary Candidate Petitions

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to be on the presidential primary ballot but aren't already picked, you need to get signatures from voters.
  • •These voters must be registered as Republicans.
  • •You need signatures from at least 1% of all registered Republicans in the state.
  • •The number of Republicans is based on a report from 135 days before the election.

Example

Imagine you want to run for president in the Republican primary, but the party didn't choose you yet.

You need to get signatures from Republican voters. If there are 5 million Republicans in the state, you need at least 50,000 signatures (1% of 5 million) to get your name on the ballot.

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

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§ 6343 Presidential Primary Candidate Petitions

Any unselected candidate desiring to have his or her name placed on the presidential primary ballot shall have nomination papers circulated in his or her behalf. In order to qualify his or her name for placement on the presidential primary ballot, the candidate’s nomination papers shall be signed by voters registered as affiliated with the Republican Party equal in number to not less than 1 percent of the number of persons registered as members of the Republican Party, as reflected in the report of registration issued by the Secretary of State on the 135th day preceding the presidential primary election. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 913, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

unselected candidatepresidential primary ballotnomination papersRepublican Party1 percentSecretary of State135th day

Related Statutes

  • § 6300 Republican Presidential Primary Delegates
  • § 6061 Presidential Primary Ballot Access
  • § 6725 Peace And Freedom Candidate Petitions
  • § 6323 Republican Delegate Certification
  • § 6341 Candidate Ballot Withdrawal Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6343.
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