Elections Code section 13104

(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.

Source: Section 13104, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=13104.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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