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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing

§ 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing

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§ 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing

Key Takeaways

  • •A group supporting a presidential candidate must tell the state their name and who their leaders are.
  • •They have to do this at least 104 days before the presidential primary election.
  • •This helps the state know who is officially involved in the election.

Example

A group called 'Friends of Candidate Smith' wants to support Smith in the presidential primary.

They must send a paper to the Secretary of State with their group's name and the names of their leaders at least 104 days before the election. If they don’t, they might not be allowed to officially support the candidate.

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§ 6561 Presidential Primary Committee Filing

The committee, on or before the 104th day before the presidential primary election, shall file with the Secretary of State a statement containing the name of the committee and the names of its officers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

committeeSecretary of Statepresidential primary election

Related Statutes

  • § 6568 American Independent Delegate Nominations
  • § 6761 Presidential Primary Committee Filing
  • § 14299 Emergency Ballot Shortage Procedures
  • § 19243 Voter Disability Access Recommendations
  • § 6560 Independent Party Delegate Committees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6561.
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