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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 3Art. 5§ 6582 Presidential Primary Signer Rules

§ 6582 Presidential Primary Signer Rules

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§ 6582 Presidential Primary Signer Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •You can only sign one paper to help someone get on the presidential primary ballot.
  • •When you sign, you must say who you want to support for president or which group of delegates you like.
  • •You have to write down where you live, including your street and house number if you have one.

Example

Imagine your friend is trying to get on the ballot for president, and they ask you to sign a paper to help them.

You can only sign one paper like this. When you sign, you have to say you support your friend and write down where you live, like '123 Main Street'. If you sign more than one paper or don’t write your address, it won’t count.

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

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§ 6582 Presidential Primary Signer Rules

Each signer of a nomination paper for the presidential primary ballot may sign only one paper. He or she shall declare his or her intention to support the presidential preference candidate or the group of candidates for delegates, 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

Key Terms

nomination paperpresidential primary ballotpresidential preference candidategroup of candidates for delegatesplace of residencestreet and number

Related Statutes

  • § 6583 Presidential Nomination Paper Sections
  • § 6587 Delegate Nomination Paper Form
  • § 6782 Presidential Primary Signer Rules
  • § 6586 Presidential Primary Nomination Form
  • § 6591 Presidential Primary Signature Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6582.
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