An application to have the name of a candidate placed on the ballot for any general election may not be filed earlier than 30 days before the deadline prescribed by this code for filing the application. An application filed before that day is void. All fields must be completed unless specifically marked optional.
The general election filing deadline is 5:00 p.m. 78 days prior to election day for any uniform election date.
If you have questions about the application, please contact the Secretary of State's Elections Division at 800-252-8683. ......
