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California Presidential Ballot Order
In California, the order of presidential candidates on the primary election ballot is determined through a randomized drawing conducted by the California Secretary of State’s office. This process ensures a neutral and impartial arrangement of candidates’ names.
Here are the key steps:
According to the California Elections Code (Chapter 2, Forms of Ballots: Ballot Order), the Secretary of State arranges the names of presidential candidates on the primary election ballot in a randomized alphabet, similar to the process used for other offices.
- Filing requirements: Presidential candidates must meet state-specific filing requirements, including submitting copies of their last five federal income tax returns, as mandated by SB 27 (2019).
- Randomized drawing: The Secretary of State’s office conducts a random drawing to determine the order of candidates’ names on the primary election ballot. This drawing is typically held several weeks before the primary election.
- Participation: The state chairman of each qualified political party and the president of each statewide association of local officials with responsibilities for conducting elections are invited to attend the drawing or send a representative.
Note: The same randomized drawing process applies to determining the order of presidential candidates on the November general election ballot and special election ballots, if applicable.
By using a randomized drawing, California ensures a fair and impartial arrangement of presidential candidates on the ballot, giving voters an equal opportunity to review and consider each candidate’s qualifications and platforms.
Yes, this is probably real, no it's not illegal, but yes it's scummy. Dems probably went out of their way to ensure the other candidates stayed on the ballot so Trump's name would get kicked to the next page.Do you guys think this is real?