California Code
CHAPTER 2 - Forms of Ballots: Ballot Order
Section 13104.

13104. If a candidate changes his or her 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.

(b) Decree of any court of competent jurisdiction.

(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)