{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15341","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15341","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000. - 15702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Official Canvass [15300. - 15377.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Processing Write-In Votes [15340. - 15342.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-4/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 31.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no name written upon a ballot in any election shall be counted for an office or nomination unless the candidate whose name has been written on the ballot has complied with Part 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/8600\">8600</a>) of Division 8.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no name written upon a ballot in any election shall be counted for an office or nomination unless the candidate whose name has been written on the ballot has complied with Part 3 (commencing with Section 8600) of Division 8.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/processing-write-in-votes-15341","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}