{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"6440","citation":"Elec. Code, § 6440","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 2. Republican Presidential Primary [6300. - 6480.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Write-in Candidates [6440. - 6443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-6/part-1/chapter-2/article-8"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a space shall be provided on the presidential primary ballot for an elector to write in the name of a candidate 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 an elector to write in the name of a candidate for President of the United States.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/write-in-candidates-6440","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}