Section 10224 Of Article 2. Nomination Of Candidates From California Elections Code >> Division 10. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.

. All nomination papers shall be filed with the city elections official during regular business hours as posted, not later than the 88th day before the election. Until that time, but not after, a candidate may withdraw his or her nomination paper after it is filed with the elections official as provided in this section.