Elections Code § 13104

CHAPTER 2. Forms of Ballots: Ballot Order

Current as of September 28, 2026Elec. Code, § 13104Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 72, Sec. 2. (SB 437) Effective January 1, 2024.

(a) If a candidate changes their name within one year of any election, the new name shall not appear upon the ballot unless the change was made by either of the following:

(1) Marriage.

(2) Decree of any court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) This section does not apply to candidates for the offices of President and Vice President of the United States.