{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"8800","citation":"Elec. Code, § 8800","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000. - 8903.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 4. WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATES: VACANCIES [8800. - 8811.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-8/part-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 8.   (AB 1784)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>Except as provided in Section <a href=\"/elec/8020.5\">8020.5</a>, a candidate whose declaration of candidacy has been filed for any primary election shall not withdraw as a candidate at that primary election.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Section 8020.5, a candidate whose declaration of candidacy has been filed for any primary election shall not withdraw as a candidate at that primary election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/withdrawal-of-candidates-vacancies-8800","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}