Section § 6240

Explanation

This law requires that the presidential primary ballot include a space for voters to write in a candidate's name for the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a space shall be provided on the presidential primary ballot for a voter to write in the name of a candidate for nomination by the Democratic Party for President of the United States.

Section § 6241

Explanation

If someone thinks they might be a write-in candidate for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination, they must file for endorsement with the Secretary of State at least 21 days before the primary election. If they don't, any votes for them won't be counted.

Any person who believes his or her name may be used as a write-in candidate for nomination by the Democratic Party for President of the United States shall, not later than 21 days before the primary election, file for endorsement of his or her write-in candidacy with the Secretary of State, or no votes shall be counted for him or her.