Secretary of State: nonpartisan office.
Vote required
Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Pending Referral
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This constitutional amendment clarifies that the office of Secretary of State is a nonpartisan position, aligning with the existing designation for other statewide offices like judges and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The amendment reinforces the prohibition against political parties nominating candidates for these nonpartisan roles and prevents party affiliations from being listed on ballots. This ensures that voters make decisions based solely on the individual candidate’s qualifications and policy positions, rather than party affiliation.
Key provisions
- Designates the Secretary of State’s office as nonpartisan.
- Prohibits political parties from nominating candidates for the Secretary of State’s office.
- Prevents party preference from being listed on ballots for the Secretary of State’s office.
- Reinforces the nonpartisan status of judicial, school, county, and city offices, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Who is affected
- Voters in California
- The Secretary of State’s office
- Political parties in California
- Candidates for statewide offices
Notable changes
- Explicitly states the Secretary of State’s office is nonpartisan, strengthening existing provisions.
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