Candidate and Write-in Candidate Change of Name
San Diego Municipal Code § 27.0602
in effect§27.0602 Candidate and Write-in Candidate Change of Name
If a candidate or write-in candidate changes their name within one year of any election, the new name shall not appear upon the ballot unless the change was made by either of the following:
(a) marriage; or
(b) decree of any court of competent jurisdiction.
(“Candidate and Write-in Candidate Change of Name” added 1-12-2026 by O-22028 N.S.; effective 2-11-2026.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art07Division06.pdf#page=1Fetched: 10/28/2026