§ 13104

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 72, Sec. 2. (SB 437) Effective January 1, 2024.
(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.

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