CANDIDATE GUIDELINES
NAME TO APPEAR ON THE BALLOT
The ballot name may be designated as follows: • First, middle and last name • Initials only and last name • A nickname may be included but must be in parentheses ( ) or quotation marks “ ” • A short version of the first name, such as “Bill” for William, “Dick” for Richard or “Kathy” for Kathleen. Titles or degrees are not allowed in the ballot name. (E.C. § 13106) • Within one year of any election, a change in legal name shall not appear on the ballot unless the change was made by marriage or by decree of court. (E. C. § 13104) ORDER OF CANDIDATE NAMES - The Secretary of State shall hold a public drawing to determine the order of candidate names on the ballot by randomly drawing each letter of the alphabet on March 12, 2026. Please note: •
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