AB 2681
Write-in candidates: fees.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the rules regarding fees for write-in candidates in California elections. Currently, fees are prohibited except for city office candidates. This bill removes the prohibition, allowing for the potential imposition of fees for write-in candidates running for other offices. It’s a technical amendment to the Elections Code.
Key provisions
- Removes the prohibition on fees for write-in candidates.
- Specifically addresses Section 8604 of the Elections Code.
- Allows for fees to be applied to write-in candidates.
- Excludes fees for candidates running for city office.
Who is affected
- Write-in candidates
- California voters
- Local election officials
Notable changes
- Changes the Elections Code to allow for the possibility of fees for write-in candidates.
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AB2681:v99#DOCUMENT
Bill Start
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 2681
| Introduced by Assembly Member Hart |
| February 20, 2026 |
An act to amend Section 8604 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 2681, as introduced, Hart. Write-in candidates: fees.
Existing law prohibits the imposition of a fee or charge for a write-in candidate except in the case of a candidate for city office, as specified.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the above provision.
Digest Key
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 8604 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
8604.
No A fee or charge shall not be required of a write-in candidate except in the case of a candidate for city office, as provided in Section 10228.