Section 13104.

Cal. Elections Code - ELEC § 13104.
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(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: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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