§ 6361 Nomination Paper Signer Rules

Elections Code·California

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•You can only sign one nomination paper for a candidate.
•When you sign, you must say you support that candidate.
•You have to write where you live, including your street and house number.

Example

Your friend is running for class president and asks you to sign their nomination paper.

You can only sign your friend's paper, not anyone else's. You must write that you support them and add your home address.

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§ 6361 Nomination Paper Signer Rules

Each signer of a nomination paper may sign only one paper. He or she shall declare his or her intention to support the candidate for nomination, add his or her place of residence, and give his or her street and number if any. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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nomination paper signer declare intention to support place of residence street and number

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6361.

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