§ 6906 Electoral College Voting Rules

Elections Code·California

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•When people vote for President and Vice President, they must pick one person who doesn't live in their state.
•They vote using a secret ballot.
•This rule helps make sure the leaders aren't just from one place.

Example

If you live in California and are voting for President and Vice President, you can't pick two people who both live in California.

You have to choose at least one person who lives in a different state. This makes sure the leaders come from different places.

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§ 6906 Electoral College Voting Rules

The electors, when convened, shall vote by ballot for a person for President and a person for Vice President of the United States, one of whom, at least, is not an inhabitant of this state. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 216, Sec. 4. (SB 103) Effective January 1, 2023.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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electors vote by ballot President Vice President not an inhabitant of this state

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6906.

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