{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"8042","citation":"Elec. Code, § 8042","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000. - 8903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 1. PRIMARY ELECTION NOMINATIONS [8000. - 8228.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Direct Primary [8000. - 8150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Form of Nomination Documents [8040. - 8042.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8/part-1/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 148, Sec. 1.   (AB 2577)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>The Secretary of State shall establish uniform filing forms for candidates to use when filing a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section <a href=\"/elec/8040\">8040</a> and nomination papers pursuant to Section <a href=\"/elec/8041\">8041</a>.</p>","text":"The Secretary of State shall establish uniform filing forms for candidates to use when filing a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 8040 and nomination papers pursuant to Section 8041.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/form-of-nomination-documents-8042","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}