Section 9602 Of Chapter 7. General Provisions From California Elections Code >> Division 9. >> Chapter 7.

. A voter who has signed an initiative or referendum petition, and who subsequently wishes his or her name withdrawn, may do so by filing a written request for the withdrawal with the appropriate elections official that includes the voter's name, residence address, and signature. This request shall be filed in the elections official' s office prior to the date the petition is filed. A written request made under this section shall not constitute a petition or paper for purposes of Section 104.