California § 6862 - A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for Pre
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 6862 — A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for Pre, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6862. A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for Pre
A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for President of the United States shall, no later than 21 days before the presidential preference primary election, file an endorsement of her or his write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for that write-in candidate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 6862
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 6862 cover?
Section 6862 ("A person who believes her or his name may be used as a write-in candidate for Pre") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 6862?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 6862 apply to my situation?
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