Frequently Asked Questions How Primaries are Conducted in California
In June of 2010 California voters approved Proposition 14 (The Top Two Open Primary Act). The amendment made many changes to how Primaries are conducted in California. Previously there were only two types of offices, partisan and nonpartisan. Now, there are three types of offices: party-nominated, voter-nominated and nonpartisan.
The table below explains the different types of offices that will appear on the ballot and who advances to the November General Election.
Frequently Asked Questions about the 2024 Presidential Primary Election Ballot
What are party- nominated, voter- nominated and nonpartisan offices?
• Party-nominated offices – Includes President and Central Committee offices. • Voter-nominated offices – Includes Congressional and State offices. • Nonpartisan offices – Includes County, Judicial, School and Special District offices. • Party-nominated offices – No, the candidate’s party preference will not be listed under the candidate’s name on the ballot. In order to run for a party office, each candidate must be a registered voter of that party. Therefore, the candidate’s party preference is not listed under their name. • Voter-nominated offices – Yes, the candidate’s party preference will be listed under the candidate’s name on the ballot. • Nonpartisan offices – No, the candidate’s party preference will not be listed under the candidate’s name on the ballot. The top vote-getter from each party in the presidential race will proceed to the General Election. o The top vote-getters in Party Central Committee races will be elected to office. • Voter-nominated offices – The top two vote-getters will proceed to the General Election. • Nonpartisan offices – The top two vote-getters will proceed to the General Election. However, if a candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, that candidate is elected to office. • Party-nominated offices o
Will a candidate’s party preference be on the ballot?
Who wins the race?
For more information about the Primary Elections in California, visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/primary-elections-california/
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