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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 5§ 6781 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline

§ 6781 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline

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§ 6781 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to run for president in a primary election, you need to hand in your nomination papers early.
  • •These papers must be given to the county elections office at least 81 days before the presidential primary.
  • •The papers must be filled out correctly, signed by enough people, and checked to be real.

Example

Imagine you want to run for president in your state's primary election.

You have to collect signatures from people who support you and fill out some papers. You must turn these papers in to your county's elections office 81 days before the primary election. If you turn them in late or they're not filled out right, you might not be allowed to run.

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

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§ 6781 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline

Nomination papers properly prepared, circulated, signed, and verified shall be left for examination with the elections official of the county in which they are circulated at least 81 days prior to the presidential primary. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 111. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nomination paperselections officialpresidential primary

Related Statutes

  • § 6795 Nomination Paper Verification Rules
  • § 6796 Nomination Paper Certification
  • § 6797 Nomination Papers Certification
  • § 6581 Presidential Primary Nomination Deadline
  • § 15375 Election Results Reporting Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6781.
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