Elections Code section 8800

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.

Source: Section 8800, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=8800. (updated Jan. 1, 2025; accessed Nov. 3, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_8800

Original Source: Section 8800, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=8800. (last accessed May 12, 2025).