Candidates no longer face a maximum number of nomination signatures
Candidates no longer face a cap on nomination signatures: they need only the minimum, and can keep turning in signatures until the county elections official verifies enough. The rule letting officials pull out excess signatures is repealed.
Who it affects
Candidates for federal, state and local office and county elections officials
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 1431: Elections.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.