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CA AB1784
Bill
Status
9/22/2024
Primary Sponsor
Gail Pellerin
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AI Summary
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Permits candidates for non-statewide offices to withdraw nomination documents during the primary election filing period by submitting a signed statement under penalty of perjury acknowledging the withdrawal is irrevocable and filing fees are nonrefundable.
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Clarifies that candidates cannot file nomination documents for more than one office at the same primary election, with county central committee positions excluded from this restriction.
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Allows candidates who withdraw to file nomination documents for a different office at the same primary election during the applicable filing period.
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Extends the filing deadline to the 83rd day before the primary election for non-incumbent candidates if an incumbent withdraws their nomination documents before the 88th day deadline.
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Requires elections officials to reject nomination documents if a candidate attempts to file for multiple offices unless they have withdrawn all previously filed nomination documents for other offices.
Legislative Description
Primary elections: candidate withdrawals.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 355, Statutes of 2024.
9/22/2024