Candidates must swear their ballot designation worksheet is true, and some deadlines move up
Candidates must certify under penalty of perjury that their ballot designation worksheet is accurate. The Secretary of State must tell candidates who else filed for their office at least 78 days before the election instead of 73, and other filing and announcement deadlines move earlier.
Who it affects
Candidates for state and local office and election 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 715: 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.