Target: California Secretary of State Elections Division
Number: (916) 657-2166
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
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Best for: first-time callers, people who are nervous
"Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a California voter calling about the Dr. Butch Ware ballot access situation. I'm asking the Secretary of State's office to reverse the decision to disqualify him and keep Dr. Ware on the June 2nd governor's ballot. California voters deserve more choices, not fewer. Thank you."
Best for: people who want to name the specific issue
"Hello, my name is [NAME]. I'm a California voter and I'm calling about the decision to disqualify gubernatorial candidate Dr. Butch Ware. I've read the timeline of events and I have serious concerns about due process. A 10-minute email deadline sent while the candidate was at work is not a fair standard. I'm asking your office to reverse this decision and reinstate Dr. Ware on the June 2nd primary ballot. The voters of California deserve to make that choice. Thank you for your time."
Best for: people who want to make the broader democracy argument
"Good morning/afternoon. My name is [NAME] and I'm a registered California voter. I'm calling because I believe the decision to disqualify Dr. Butch Ware from the governor's ballot is a form of voter suppression. His campaign submitted corrected documents. They were received and signed for the same morning the deadline was given. A notification sent at 4:50 PM with a 5:00 PM deadline is not due process — it's a technicality used to silence a voice that Californians deserve to hear. I'm asking your office to reverse this decision immediately. Thank you."
Best for: Ware Warriors and active campaign supporters
"Hi, my name is [NAME] and I'm a supporter of Dr. Butch Ware's campaign for Governor of California. I'm calling to demand that your office reverse the decision to disqualify Dr. Ware from the June 2nd primary ballot. He is running on policies that millions of Californians support — universal healthcare through CalCare, social housing, and human rights for all. A procedural technicality over a redacted document should not determine who gets to run for governor of the largest state in the nation. Please reverse this decision. The voters of California deserve a full ballot."