Section 5001 Of Chapter 1. New Party Qualifications From California Elections Code >> Division 5. >> Chapter 1.
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. Whenever a group of electors desires to qualify a new
political party meeting the requirements of Section 5100 or 5151,
that group shall form a political body by:
(a) Holding a caucus or convention at which temporary officers
shall be elected and a party name designated. The designated name
shall not be so similar to the name of an existing party so as to
mislead the voters, and shall not conflict with that of any existing
party or political body that has previously filed notice pursuant to
subdivision (b).
(b) Filing formal notice with the Secretary of State that the
political body has organized, elected temporary officers, and
declared an intent to qualify a political party pursuant to either
Section 5100 or 5151, but not both. The notice shall include the
names and addresses of the temporary officers of the political body.