SECTIONS 6000a-6003 - California Statutes

ELECTIONS CODE

SECTION 6000a-6003

6000a. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alquist
Open Presidential Primary Act."

6001. This chapter applies to the Democratic Party.

6002. (a) This chapter applies both to the selection of delegates
and alternates pledged to the candidacy of a particular candidate and
to the selection of delegates and alternates not expressing a
preference for a particular candidate.
(b) Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, the elements
and practices to select delegates and alternates shall be the same as
set forth in the standing rules and bylaws of the Democratic
National Committee and the Democratic Party of California, including
the following:
(1) The form and timeline for any required statement of candidacy
for delegate candidates.
(2) The identification of the presidential preference of delegate
candidates.
(3) The schedule for, conduct of, and type of districts used to
organize, caucuses for the selection of district delegate and
alternate candidates.
(4) The selection of delegates and alternates other than those
elected based on the results of district caucuses.
(5) The allocation of delegates and alternates to presidential
preferences based on the results of the primary election.
(6) Any other goals relating to the composition of the delegation.
(c) The Democratic Party of California shall post any standing
rules and bylaws relating to this chapter on its Internet Web site.

6003. Participation in the delegate selection process in primaries
shall be restricted to voters whose affidavits of registration
declare the Democratic Party as their party affiliation and any other
voter authorized under subdivision (c) of Section 13102.