The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, issue a certificate of election to the candidate who received the largest vote cast of that party, that person thereby being the party’s presidential nominee candidate from California.
Cal. Elec. Code § 6421
Canvass of Returns. Certificate of Election
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 4
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