California has four ballot-qualified minor parties: American Independent (Constitution); Green; Libertarian; Peace & Freedom. All four of them traditionally hold their own presidential primaries. Each party state chair is empowered to tell the Secretary of State which names to list in that party’s presidential primary. This year, the state chairs must submit the list no later than October 8, 2007, earlier than it has ever been.
“On behalf of the California Democratic Party, I want to thank Secretary Bowen for her leadership in working with our elections administration officials in their efforts to ensure the security of California elections, and to increase voter participation and voter confidence throughout the state.”
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