Elec. Code, § 13104 · Chapter 2. Forms of Ballots: Ballot Order

Elec. Code, § 13104

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) If a candidate changes their name within one year of any election, the new name shall not appear upon the ballot unless the change was made by either of the following:

(1) Marriage.

(2) Decree of any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) This section does not apply to candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 72, Sec. 2. (SB 437) Effective January 1, 2024.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC&sectionNum=13104.
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