Section 8204 Of Article 1. Distinguishing Number On Ballot From California Elections Code >> Division 8. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.
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. (a) If an incumbent of a judicial office dies on or before
the last day prescribed for the filing of nomination papers, or files
a declaration of intention but for any reason fails to file his or
her nomination papers by the last day prescribed for the filing of
the papers, an additional five days shall be allowed for the filing
of nomination papers for the office.
(b) Any person other than the person who was the incumbent, if
otherwise qualified, may file nomination papers for the office during
the extended period, notwithstanding that he or she has not filed a
written and signed declaration of intention to become a candidate for
the office as provided in Sections 8023 and 8201.