{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"6240","citation":"Elec. Code, § 6240","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000. - 6954.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6"},{"name":"PART 1. PARTISAN PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARIES [6000. - 6884.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Democratic Presidential Primary [6001. - 6241.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 13. Write-in Candidates [6240. - 6241.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-1/article-13"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 190, Sec. 24.   (AB 1689)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a space shall be provided on the presidential primary ballot for a voter to write in the name of a candidate for nomination by the Democratic Party for President of the United States.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a space shall be provided on the presidential primary ballot for a voter to write in the name of a candidate for nomination by the Democratic Party for President of the United States.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/write-in-candidates-6240","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}