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The Office of Elections Cybersecurity is created and must coordinate election cybersecurity work, develop best practices, share threat information, and help counter false or misleading election-related information. If a voter cannot personally enter the information required by Section 100, the voter may ask someone else to print the voter’s name and residence, but the voter must personally make a mark or sign, and that mark or signature must be witnessed by one person who signs their name. A person may vote in a local, special, or consolidated election if registered in one of the precincts that make up those election precincts and if voting is in accordance with this code. Statewide special elections must be called, conducted, and canvassed under the same rules as general elections, unless another law specifically says otherwise. A city or district may ask the county board of supervisors to let the county elections official provide election services, and the request must be by resolution.

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  1. 1.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This act is known as the Elections Code.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1. This act shall be known as the Elections Code. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  2. 10.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must promote voter registration, voting, preregistration, and civic learning, prioritize historically underrepresented communities, and add census-awareness messages to public election materials during the census period.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10. (a) The Secretary of State is the chief elections officer of the state, and has the powers and duties specified in this code and Section 12172.5 of the Government Code. (b) (1) The Secretary of State shall make reasonable efforts to do all of the following: (A) Promote voter registration to eligible voters. (B) Encourage eligible voters to vote. (C) Promote preregistration to eligible citizens. (D) Promote civic learning and engagement to prepare students and new citizens to register to vote and to vote. (2) In undertaking these efforts, the Secretary of State shall prioritize communities that have been historically underrepresented in voter registration or voting. (c) Beginning in the year before the federal decennial census and continuing through the completion of the enumeration activities for that census, the Secretary of State shall incorporate messages into public election materials produced by the Secretary of State that promote awareness of, and encourage participation in, the census. In undertaking this effort, the Secretary of State shall prioritize messages that are designed to overcome significant challenges to a complete and accurate enumeration of the state, including messages targeted at overcoming barriers to participation by historically hard-to-count communities based on response rate data from the United States Census Bureau. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 652, Sec. 2. (AB 2592) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  3. 10.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Office of Elections Cybersecurity is created and must coordinate election cybersecurity work, develop best practices, share threat information, and help counter false or misleading election-related information.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10.5. (a) There is established within the Secretary of State the Office of Elections Cybersecurity. (b) The primary missions of the Office of Elections Cybersecurity are both of the following: (1) To coordinate efforts between the Secretary of State and local elections officials to reduce the likelihood and severity of cyber incidents that could interfere with the security or integrity of elections in the state. (2) To monitor and counteract false or misleading information regarding the electoral process that is published online or on other platforms and that may suppress voter participation or cause confusion and disruption of the orderly and secure administration of elections. (c) The Office of Elections Cybersecurity shall do all of the following: (1) Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies the sharing of information on threats to election cybersecurity, risk assessment, and threat mitigation in a timely manner and in a manner that protects sensitive information. (2) In consultation with federal, state, and local agencies and private organizations, develop best practices for protecting against threats to election cybersecurity. (3) In consultation with state and local agencies, develop and include best practices for cyber incident responses in emergency preparedness plans for elections. (4) Identify resources, such as protective security tools, training, and other resources available to state and county elections officials. (5) Advise the Secretary of State on issues related to election cybersecurity, and make recommendations for changes to state laws, regulations, and policies to further protect election infrastructure. (6) Serve as a liaison between the Secretary of State, other state agencies, federal agencies, and local elections officials on election cybersecurity issues. (7) Coordinate efforts within the Secretary of State to protect the security of Internet-connected elections-related resources, including all of the following: (i) The state’s online voter registration system established pursuant to Section 2196. (ii) The statewide voter registration database developed in compliance with the requirements of the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. Sec. 20901 et seq.). (iii) The Secretary of State’s election night results Internet Web site. (iv) The online campaign and lobbying filing and disclosure system developed by the Secretary of State pursuant to Chapter 4.6 (commencing with Section 84600) of Title 9 of the Government Code. (v) Other parts of the Secretary of State’s Internet Web site. (8) Assess the false or misleading information regarding the electoral process described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), mitigate the false or misleading information, and educate voters, especially new and unregistered voters, with valid information from elections officials such as a county elections official or the Secretary of State. (Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 241, Sec. 1. (AB 3075) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  4. 100.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Only an eligible registered voter at the time of signing may sign covered petitions, and signers must personally add their signature, printed name, and residence details.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 100. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever an initiative, referendum, recall, nominating petition or paper, or any other petition or paper is required to be signed by voters of a county, city, school district, or special district subject to petitioning, only a person who is an eligible registered voter at the time of signing the petition or paper is entitled to sign the petition or paper. A person who submits their affidavit of registration pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2102 is not eligible to sign a petition or paper unless at the time of the signing of the petition or paper that person is 18 years of age. (b) A signer shall at the time of signing the petition or paper personally affix their signature, printed name, and place of residence, including the street and number of the place of residence, and if no street or number for the place of residence exists, then a designation of the place of residence that will enable the location to be readily ascertained. An incomplete or inaccurate apartment or unit number in the signer’s residence address shall not invalidate their signature pursuant to Section 105. A space at least one inch wide shall be left blank after each name for the use of the elections official in verifying the petition or paper. (c) The part of a petition for the signatures, printed names, and residence addresses of the voters and for the blank spaces for verification purposes shall be numbered consecutively commencing with the number one and continuing through the number of signature spaces allotted to each section. The petition format shall be substantially in the following form: Official Use Only (Print Name) 1. (Signature) (Residence Address ONLY) (City) (Print Name) 2. (Signature) (Residence Address ONLY) (City) (d) A county elections official who verifies signatures on an initiative, referendum, recall, nominating petition or paper, or any other petition or paper that is required to be signed by voters of a county, city, school district, or special district subject to petitioning may establish and require the use of a standardized petition form for distribution within and submission to the county. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 120, Sec. 1. (AB 3197) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  5. 100.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a voter cannot personally enter the information required by Section 100, the voter may ask someone else to print the voter’s name and residence, but the voter must personally make a mark or sign, and that mark or signature must be witnessed by one person who signs their name.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 100.5. Notwithstanding Section 100, a voter who is unable to personally affix on a petition or paper the information required by Section 100 may request another person to print the voter’s name and place of residence on the appropriate spaces of the petition or paper, but the voter shall personally affix his or her mark or signature on the appropriate space of the petition or paper, which shall be witnessed by one person by subscribing his or her name thereon. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 922, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
  6. 1000.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section lists the established election dates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1000. The established election dates are as follows: (a) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each even-numbered year that is evenly divisible by four. (b) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year. (c) The second Tuesday of April in each even-numbered year. (d) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in each even-numbered year that is not evenly divisible by four. (e) The first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each year. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 111, Sec. 4. (SB 970) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  7. 10000.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may vote in a local, special, or consolidated election if registered in one of the precincts that make up those election precincts and if voting is in accordance with this code.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10000. Every person is entitled to vote at a local, special, or consolidated election who is registered in any one of the precincts which compose the local, special, or consolidated election precincts, in accordance with this code. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  8. 10001.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Statewide special elections must be called, conducted, and canvassed under the same rules as general elections, unless another law specifically says otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10001. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, all statewide special elections shall be called, conducted, and canvassed as provided by this code for the calling, conducting, and canvassing of general elections. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  9. 10002.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A city or district may ask the county board of supervisors to let the county elections official provide election services, and the request must be by resolution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10002. The governing body of any city or district may by resolution request the board of supervisors of the county to permit the county elections official to render specified services to the city or district relating to the conduct of an election. Subject to approval of the board of supervisors, these services shall be performed by the county elections official. The resolution of the governing body of the city or district shall specify the services requested. Any city that requests the board of supervisors to permit the elections official to prepare the city’s election materials shall, if the board of supervisors agrees to provide such services, supply the county elections official with a list of its precincts, or consolidated precincts, as applicable, no later than 61 days before the election. Unless other arrangements satisfactory to the county have been made, the city or district shall reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill to the city or district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  10. 10004.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a special district fails to take the steps needed to hold its regular district election, the county board of supervisors may call a special election after being notified by any voter in the district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10004. If the governing body of any special district fails to call or to take any other steps necessary to the holding of the regular district election at which any member or members of the governing body of the district are to be selected, the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located, upon being notified of this fact by any voter in the district, may call a special election within the district for the selection of the governing board member or members involved. The election shall be held not later than 90 days after it is called by the board of supervisors, and shall be conducted in the same manner as the regular district election. The costs of the special election shall be borne by the district for which the election is held. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  11. 10005.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Local governments may not require voter ID for voting or submitting a ballot, unless state or federal law requires it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Voters and Procedure [10000 - 10005] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10005. A local government shall not enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, or regulation requiring a person to present identification for the purpose of voting or submitting a ballot at any polling place, vote center, or other location where ballots are cast or submitted, unless required by state or federal law. For the purpose of this section, “local government” means any charter or general law city, charter or general law county, or any city and county. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 990, Sec. 2. (SB 1174) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  12. 1001.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section lists which elections are statewide elections and sets their statewide election dates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1001. The following are statewide elections and their dates are statewide election dates: (a) An election held in November of an even-numbered year. (b) An election held in June of an even-numbered year that is not evenly divisible by four and in March of each even-numbered year that is evenly divisible by four. (Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 111, Sec. 5. (SB 970) Effective January 1, 2021.)
  13. 10010.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. District Boundaries [10010- 10010.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 873, Sec. 1. )

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    A political subdivision moving to district-based elections must hold public hearings, publish draft maps, give notice, and follow timing rules before adopting the change. A prospective plaintiff must give written notice before suing, and reimbursement for notice-related work product is available subject to deadlines and a $30,000 cap.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000 - 10010] ( Part 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. District Boundaries [10010- 10010.] ( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 873, Sec. 1. ) ## 10010. (a) A political subdivision that changes from an at-large method of election to a district-based election, or that establishes district-based elections, shall do all of the following before a public hearing at which the governing body of the political subdivision votes to approve or defeat an ordinance establishing district-based elections: (1) Before drawing a draft map or maps of the proposed boundaries of the districts, the political subdivision shall hold at least two public hearings over a period of no more than 30 days, at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the composition of the districts. Before these hearings, the political subdivision may conduct outreach to the public, including to non-English-speaking communities, to explain the districting process and to encourage public participation. (2) After all draft maps are drawn, the political subdivision shall publish and make available for release at least one draft map and, if members of the governing body of the political subdivision will be elected in their districts at different times to provide for staggered terms of office, the potential sequence of the elections. The political subdivision shall also hold at least two additional hearings over a period of no more than 45 days, at which the public is invited to provide input regarding the content of the draft map or maps and the proposed sequence of elections, if applicable. The first version of a draft map shall be published at least seven days before consideration at a hearing. If a draft map is revised at or following a hearing, it shall be published and made available to the public for at least seven days before being adopted. (3) If a public hearing held pursuant to this section is consolidated with a regular or special meeting of the governing body of the political subdivision that includes other substantive agenda items, the public hearing shall begin at a fixed time regardless of its order on the agenda, except that the governing body of the political subdivision may first conclude any item being discussed or acted upon, including any associated public comment, when that time occurs. The governing body shall provide notice of the public hearing to the public. (b) In determining the final sequence of the district elections conducted in a political subdivision in which members of the governing body will be elected at different times to provide for staggered terms of office, the governing body shall give special consideration to the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, and it shall take into account the preferences expressed by members of the districts. (c) This section applies to, but is not limited to, a proposal that is required due to a court-imposed change from an at-large method of election to a district-based election. (d) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) “At-large method of election” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 14026. (2) “District-based election” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (b) of Section 14026. (3) “Political subdivision” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 14026. (e) (1) Before commencing an action to enforce Sections 14027 and 14028, a prospective plaintiff shall send by certified mail a written notice to the clerk of the political subdivision against which the action would be brought asserting that the political subdivision’s method of conducting elections may violate the California Voting Rights Act of 2001. (2) A prospective plaintiff shall not commence an action to enforce Sections 14027 and 14028 within 45 days of the political subdivision’s receipt of the written notice described in paragraph (1). (3) (A) Before receiving a written notice described in paragraph (1), or within 45 days of receipt of a notice, a political subdivision may pass a resolution outlining its intention to transition from at-large to district-based elections, specific steps it will undertake to facilitate this transition, and an estimated timeframe for doing so. (B) If a political subdivision passes a resolution pursuant to subparagraph (A), a prospective plaintiff shall not commence an action to enforce Sections 14027 and 14028 within 90 days of the resolution’s passage. (C) (i) A political subdivision and the prospective plaintiff who first sends a notice pursuant to paragraph (1) may enter into a written agreement to extend the time period described in subparagraph (B) for up to an additional 90 days in order to provide additional time to conduct public outreach, encourage public participation, and receive public input. The written agreement shall include a requirement that the district boundaries be established no later than six months before the political subdivision’s next regular election to select governing board members. However, in a political subdivision that holds a primary election as part of its process for selecting governing board members, the written agreement shall include a requirement that district boundaries be established no later than six months before the political subdivision’s next regular primary election. (ii) No later than 10 days after a political subdivision enters into a written agreement pursuant to clause (i), the political subdivision shall prepare and make available on its internet website a tentative schedule of the public outreach events and the public hearings held pursuant to this section. If a political subdivision does not maintain an internet website, the political subdivision shall make the tentative schedule available to the public upon request. (f) (1) If a political subdivision adopts an ordinance establishing district-based elections pursuant to subdivision (a), a prospective plaintiff who sent a written notice pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) before the political subdivision passed its resolution of intention may, within 30 days of the ordinance’s adoption, demand reimbursement for the cost of the work product generated to support the notice. A prospective plaintiff shall make the demand in writing and shall substantiate the demand with financial documentation, such as a detailed invoice for demography services. A political subdivision may request additional documentation if the provided documentation is insufficient to corroborate the claimed costs. A political subdivision shall reimburse a prospective plaintiff for reasonable costs claimed, or in an amount to which the parties mutually agree, within 45 days of receiving the written demand, except as provided in paragraph (2). In all cases, the amount of the reimbursement shall not exceed the cap described in paragraph (3). (2) If more than one prospective plaintiff is entitled to reimbursement, the political subdivision shall reimburse the prospective plaintiffs in the order in which they sent a written notice pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (e), and the 45-day time period described in paragraph (1) shall apply only to reimbursement of the first prospective plaintiff who sent a written notice. The cumulative amount of reimbursements to all prospective plaintiffs shall not exceed the cap described in paragraph (3). (3) The amount of reimbursement required by this section is capped at thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), as adjusted annually to the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, United States city average, as published by the United States Department of Labor. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 195, Sec. 1. (AB 453) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  14. 1002.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elections covered by this section must be held on an established election date, except as provided in Section 1003.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1002. Except as provided in Section 1003, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all state, county, municipal, district, and school district elections shall be held on an established election date. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 19. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  15. 1003.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter does not apply to several listed elections, including certain special, chartered-city/county, school board, initiative/referendum/recall, mailed-ballot, and specified education-code elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Election Dates [1000 - 1003] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1003. This chapter shall not apply to the following: (a) Any special election called by the Governor. (b) Elections held in chartered cities or chartered counties in which the charter provisions are inconsistent with this chapter. (c) School governing board elections consolidated pursuant to Section 1302.2 or initiated by petition pursuant to Section 5091 of the Education Code. (d) Elections of any kind required or permitted to be held by a school district located in a chartered city or county when the election is consolidated with a regular city or county election held in a jurisdiction that includes 95 percent or more of the school district’s population. (e) County, municipal, district, and school district initiative, referendum, or recall elections. (f) Any election conducted solely by mailed ballot pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 4000). (g) Elections held pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 15100) of Chapter 1, or pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 15340) of Chapter 2 of, Part 10 of the Education Code. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1081, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2001.)
  16. 101.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain petitions must include specific notice text and formatting before the signature section.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 101. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition required to be signed by voters shall contain in 11-point type, before that portion of the petition for voters’ signatures, printed names, and residence addresses, the following language, in order: (1) “NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC:”. This text shall be in a boldface type. (2) If the petition includes the disclosure statement described by subdivision (b) of Section 107, the text “SIGN ONLY IF IT IS THE SAME MONTH SHOWN IN THE OFFICIAL TOP FUNDERS OR YOU SAW AN “OFFICIAL TOP FUNDERS” SHEET FOR THIS MONTH.” This text shall be in a boldface type. (3) “THIS PETITION MAY BE CIRCULATED BY A PAID SIGNATURE GATHERER OR A VOLUNTEER. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO ASK.” This text shall be in a non-boldface type. (b) A state initiative petition shall contain, in the same location and type size described in subdivision (a), the following language in a non-boldface type: “THE PROPONENTS OF THIS PROPOSED INITIATIVE MEASURE HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW THIS PETITION AT ANY TIME BEFORE THE MEASURE QUALIFIES FOR THE BALLOT.” (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 2. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  17. 10100.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the county elections official must examine signatures on a nomination paper or petition for a municipal candidate, the official may use necessary help and the city must pay the cost.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10100. Whenever the county elections official is required to examine the signatures upon any nomination paper or petition of any candidate for a municipal office, he or she may employ necessary help for the examination. The cost shall be paid by the city. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  18. 10101.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says this part applies to all municipal elections, unless the state Constitution or a valid charter says otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10101. This part shall apply to all municipal elections, except where otherwise provided for in the Constitution of the state, or in a charter duly adopted or amended pursuant to the Constitution of this state. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  19. 10102.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Section 13107 on ballot designations applies to municipal elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10102. Section 13107, relating to ballot designations, shall apply to municipal elections, whether held in a general law or chartered city. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  20. 10103.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Rules on write-in votes in Part 3 of Division 8 and Chapter 7 of Division 15 apply to municipal elections in general law cities.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10103. Part 3 (commencing with Section 8600) of Division 8 and Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 15350) of Division 15, relating to write-in votes, shall apply to municipal elections held in general law cities. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  21. 10104.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a deadline falls on a day when the elections official’s office is closed, the act can be done on the next business day with the same effect.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10100 - 10104] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10104. (a) Notwithstanding Section 15, if the last day for the performance of any act provided for or required by this code is a day when the elections official’s office is closed pursuant to a resolution or ordinance of the legislative body, the act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the day appointed. (b) This section is not applicable when the election is consolidated with another election pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 10400) of Division 10. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 371, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  22. 102.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person may not circulate certain initiative, referendum, recall, or nominating papers unless the person is at least 18 years old.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 102. A person shall not circulate a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition or nominating paper unless the person is 18 years of age or older. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 1. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  23. 10200.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [10200 - 10201] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter must be read broadly to carry out its purpose, and election errors, omissions, or irregularities do not invalidate an election if there was substantial compliance.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [10200 - 10201] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10200. This chapter shall be liberally construed to promote its objects, and no error, omission or irregularity shall invalidate an election if there has been a substantial compliance with this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  24. 10201.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [10200 - 10201] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A proposition may be submitted at a regular election, or a special election may be called by ordinance or resolution, to vote on a proposition.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [10200 - 10201] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10201. A proposition may be submitted at a regular election, or a special election may be called, by ordinance or resolution, for the purpose of voting on a proposition. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  25. 10204.1.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    California states that elected officials should vote for a U.S. constitutional amendment imposing congressional term limits of no more than three House terms and two Senate terms.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.1. It is the official position of the People of the State of California that our elected officials should vote to enact, by amendment to the U.S. Constitution, congressional term limits which are not longer than three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, nor two terms in the U.S. Senate. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  26. 10204.10.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    This article will automatically be repealed once the Congressional Term Limits Amendment in Section 10204.2 becomes part of the U.S. Constitution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.10. At such time as the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 has become part of the U.S. Constitution, this article automatically shall be repealed. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 1.2, comprising Sections 10204.1 to 10204.11.)
  27. 10204.11.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    If part of this act is invalid or unconstitutional, the rest stays in effect. The act also overrides conflicting state law.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.11. Severability. If any portion, clause, or phrase of this act is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining portions, clauses, and phrases shall not be affected, but shall remain in full force and effect. The portions of this act shall supersede all inconsistent provisions of state law. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  28. 10204.2.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    This section states California’s request for Congress to adopt a U.S. constitutional amendment limiting how many terms a person may serve in the U.S. House and Senate.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.2. It is the will of the People of the State of California that application be made to Congress on behalf of the People of California and the California Legislature that Congress adopt the following amendment to the U.S. Constitution: ## Congressional Term Limits Amendment Section A.No person may serve in the office of U.S. Representative for more than three terms, but upon ratification of the Term Limits Amendment no person who has held the office of U.S. Representative or who then holds the office may serve for more than two additional terms. Section B.No person may serve in the office of U.S. Senator for more than two terms, but upon ratification of the Term Limits Amendment no person who has held the office of U.S. Senator or who then holds the office may serve more than one additional term. Section C.This article shall have no time limit within which it must be ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several states. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  29. 10204.3.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    The California Legislature is instructed to make an application to Congress to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.3. The California Legislature, due to the desire of the People of the State of California to establish term limits on the Congress of the United States, is hereby instructed to make the following application to Congress, pursuant to its power under Article V of the U.S. Constitution: “We, the People and Legislature of the State of California, due to our desire to establish term limits on the Congress of the United States, hereby make application to Congress, pursuant to our power under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, to call a convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution.” (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  30. 10204.4.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    Each state legislator is instructed to use delegated powers to pass the Article V application and, if Congress proposes it, ratify the Congressional Term Limits Amendment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.4. Each state legislator is hereby instructed to use all of his or her delegated powers to pass the Article V application to Congress set forth in Section 10204.3, and to ratify, if proposed by Congress, the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  31. 10204.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    Ballots must inform voters about certain candidates’ support for the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment, and must print a specific notice next to some State Senate and Assembly candidates’ names unless stated exceptions apply.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.5. (a) As provided in this act, at each election for the office of United States Representative, United States Senator, State Senator, or Member of the Assembly, the ballot shall inform voters regarding any incumbent or nonincumbent candidate’s failure to support the above proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment. (b) All primary, general, and special election ballots shall have the information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” printed adjacent to the name of any State Senator or Member of the Assembly who during the regular legislative session following the most recent general election: (1) Failed to vote in favor of the application set forth in Section 10204.3 when brought to a vote; or (2) Failed to second the application set forth in Section 10204.3 if it lacked for a second; or (3) Failed to vote in favor of all votes bringing the application set forth in Section 10204.3 before any committee or subcommittee upon which he or she served in the respective houses; or (4) Failed to propose or otherwise bring to a vote of the full legislative body the application set forth in Section 10204.3 if it otherwise lacked a legislator who so proposed or brought to a vote of the full legislative body the application set forth above; or (5) Failed to vote against any attempt to delay, table, or otherwise prevent a vote by the full legislative body of the application set forth in Section 10204.3; or (6) Failed in any way to ensure that all votes on the application set forth in Section 10204.3 were recorded and made available to the public; or (7) Failed to vote against any change, addition, or modification to the application set forth in Section 10204.3; or (8) Failed to vote in favor of the amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 if it was sent to the states for ratification; or (9) Failed to vote against any term limits amendment other than the proposed amendment set forth in Section 10204.2, if such an amendment was sent to the states for ratification. (c) The information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” as required by any of paragraphs (1) to (7), inclusive, of subdivision (b) shall not appear adjacent to the names of candidates for the State Senate or Assembly if the State of California has made the application to Congress for a convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution pursuant to this article and such application has not been withdrawn. (d) The information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” as required by either of paragraphs (8) and (9) of subdivision (b), shall not appear adjacent to the names of candidates for the State Senate or Assembly if the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 has been submitted to the states for ratification and ratified by the California Legislature, or the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 has become part of the U.S. Constitution. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  32. 10204.6.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    Each member of the California congressional delegation is instructed to use all delegated powers to help pass the Congressional Term Limits Amendment in Section 10204.2.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.6. Each member of the California congressional delegation is hereby instructed to use all of his or her delegated powers to pass the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  33. 10204.7.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    Certain ballots must print “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” next to the names of U.S. Representatives or Senators who meet listed term-limits-related conditions during a specified 12-month period.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.7. All primary, general, and special election ballots shall have the information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” printed adjacent to the name of any U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator who during the first 12 months of the regular legislative session following the most recent general election: (a) Failed to vote in favor of the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 when brought to a vote; or (b) Failed to second the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 if it lacked for a second before any proceeding of the legislative body; or (c) Failed to propose or otherwise bring to a vote of the full legislative body the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 if it otherwise lacked a legislator who so proposed or brought to a vote of the full legislative body the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2; or (d) Failed to vote in favor of all votes bringing the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 before any committee or subcommittee upon which he or she served in the respective houses; or (e) Failed to vote against or reject any attempt to delay, table, or otherwise prevent a vote by the full legislative body of the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2; or (f) Failed to vote against any term limits proposal other than the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2; or (g) Sponsored or co-sponsored any proposed Constitutional amendment or law that proposes term limits other than those in the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2; or (h) Failed to ensure that all votes on the proposed Constitutional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 were recorded and made available to the public. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  34. 10204.8.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    The named information may not appear next to a congressional candidate’s name when the stated constitutional ratification condition applies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.8. The information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” may not appear adjacent to the names of a candidate for Congress if the Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in Section 10204.2 is before the states for ratification or has become part of the U.S. Constitution. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  35. 10204.9.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. )

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    Sets ballot procedures for the Term Limits Pledge, including candidate options, Secretary of State determinations, and court appeal deadlines.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1.2. The Congressional Term Limits Act [10204.1 - 10204.11] ( Article 1.2 added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225, Sec. 1. ) ## 10204.9. Notwithstanding any other provision of California law, (a) A nonincumbent candidate for the office of U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator, State Senator, or Member of the Assembly shall be permitted to sign a ‛Term Limits Pledge‛ each time he or she files as a candidate for such an office. A candidate who declines to sign the “Term Limits Pledge” shall have “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS” printed adjacent to his or her name on the election ballot. (b) Each time a nonincumbent candidate for U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, State Senator, or Member of the Assembly files for candidacy, he or she shall be offered the “Term Limits Pledge,” until such time as the U.S. Constitution has been amended to limit U.S. Senators to two terms in office and U.S. Representatives to three terms in office. (c) The “Term Limits Pledge” that each nonincumbent candidate set forth above shall be offered is as follows: “I support congressional term limits and pledge to use all of my legislative powers to enact the proposed Congressional Term Limits Amendment set forth in the Congressional Term Limits Act. If elected, I pledge to act and vote in such a way that the information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS‛ will not appear next to my name.” The pledge form will provide a space for the signature of the candidate and the date signed. (d) The Secretary of State shall be responsible to make an accurate determination as to whether a candidate for the state or federal legislature shall have placed adjacent to his or her name on the election ballot “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” or “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS.” (e) The Secretary of State shall consider timely submitted public comments prior to making the determination required in subdivision (d). (f) The Secretary of State, in accordance with subdivision (d) shall determine and declare what information, if any, shall appear adjacent to the names of each incumbent state and federal legislator if he or she is to be a candidate in the next general election. In the case of U.S. Representatives and U.S. Senators, this determination and declaration shall be made not later than 13 months after a new Congress has been convened, and shall be based upon Congressional action in the first 12 months of the regular session following the most recent general election. In the case of incumbent state legislators, this determination and declaration shall be made not later than 13 months after a new Legislature has been convened, and shall be based upon state congressional action in the first 12 months of the regular session following the most recent general election. (g) The Secretary of State shall determine and declare what information, if any, will appear adjacent to the names of nonincumbent candidates for Congress and the California Legislature, not later than five days after the deadline for filing for the office. (h) If the Secretary of State makes the determination that “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” or “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS” may not be placed on the ballot adjacent to the name of a candidate for senator or representative for state or federal office, any elector shall appeal such decision within five days to the California Supreme Court as an original action or waive any right to appeal such decision; in which case the burden of proof shall be upon the Secretary of State to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the candidate has met the requirements set forth in this article and therefore should not have the information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” or “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS” printed on the ballot adjacent to the candidate’s name. (i) If the Secretary of State determines that “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” or “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS” shall be placed on the ballot adjacent to a candidate’s name, the candidate shall appeal such decision within five days to the California Supreme Court as an original action or waive any right to appeal such decision; in which case the burden of proof shall be upon the candidate to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he or she should not have the information “DISREGARDED VOTERS’ INSTRUCTION ON TERM LIMITS” or “DECLINED TO PLEDGE TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS” printed on the ballot adjacent to the candidate’s name. (j) The Supreme Court shall hear the appeal provided for in subdivision (h) and issue a decision within 120 days. The Supreme Court shall hear the appeal provided for in subdivision (i) and issue a decision not later than 61 days before the date of the election. (Added June 2, 1998, by initiative Proposition 225. Repealed conditionally as prescribed in Section 10204.10.)
  36. 10220.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Candidates for city office may be nominated on a nomination paper during the stated pre-election window, subject to voter-signature and circulation limits.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10220. Candidates may be nominated for any of the elective offices of the city in the following manner: Not earlier than the 113th day nor later than the 88th day before a municipal election during normal office hours, as posted, the voters may nominate candidates for election by signing a nomination paper. Each candidate shall be proposed by not less than 20 nor more than 30 voters in a city of 1,000 registered voters or more, and not less than five nor more than 10 voters in a city of less than 1,000 registered voters, but only one candidate may be named in any one nomination paper. No voter may sign more than one nomination paper for the same office, and in the event the voter does so, that voter’s signature shall count only on the first nomination paper filed which contains the voter’s signature. Nomination papers subsequently filed and containing that voter’s signature shall be considered as though that signature does not appear thereon. Each seat on the governing body is a separate office. Any person who meets the requirements of Section 102 may circulate a nomination paper. Only one person may circulate each nomination paper. Where there are full terms and short terms to be filled, the term shall be specified in the nomination paper. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 25. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  37. 10220.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A candidate may not file nomination papers for more than one municipal office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10220.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a candidate shall not file nomination papers for more than one municipal office or term of office for the same municipality in the same election. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 508, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2007.)
  38. 10221.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Signers must add a residence description to each nomination paper, and after filing, the elections official must keep the original paper and may issue a supplemental petition if signatures are insufficient.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10221. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the signatures to each nomination paper shall be appended on the same sheet of paper, and each signer shall add his or her place of residence, giving the street and number, if any, or another designation of his or her place of residence, so as to enable its location to be readily ascertained. (b) Once a nomination paper is filed with the elections official, the nomination paper may not be returned to the candidate to obtain additional signatures. If the nomination paper is determined to be insufficient or the candidate fails to obtain the correct number of valid signatures on his or her nomination paper, the elections official shall retain the original nomination paper, provide a copy of the nomination paper to the candidate with an indication on of which signatures are valid, and issue one supplemental petition to the candidate on which the candidate may collect additional signatures. The supplemental petition shall be filed not later than the last day for filing for that office. The form of the supplemental petition shall be the same as the nomination paper, except that the word “Supplemental” shall be inserted above the phrase “Nomination Paper.” (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 785, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  39. 10222.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each nomination paper must include an affidavit from the person who circulated it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10222. Every nomination paper shall have annexed an affidavit of the person who circulated it, to the effect that he or she saw written all the signatures appended thereto, and knows that they are the signatures of the persons whose names they purport to be. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  40. 10223.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each nomination paper must be accompanied by a declaration of candidacy.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10223. Each nomination paper shall be accompanied by a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 10226.3. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 109, Sec. 6. (AB 2582) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  41. 10224.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Nomination papers must be filed with the city elections official during posted regular business hours no later than 88 days before the election. A candidate may withdraw a nomination paper until that time, but not after filing.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10224. All nomination papers shall be filed with the city elections official during regular business hours as posted, not later than the 88th day before the election. Until that time, but not after, a candidate may withdraw his or her nomination paper after it is filed with the elections official as provided in this section. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  42. 10224.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Before the nomination-papers deadline, the city elections official must post a notice online or publish a public notice.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10224.5. No later than three days before the deadline for submission of nomination papers for a municipal election, the city elections official shall post on the city’s internet website, or publish a public notice that includes all of the following: (a) A list of the offices to be filled. (b) Whether the city elections official has furnished nomination papers to the incumbent for each open office. (c) Whether, due to redistricting, there is no eligible incumbent for an open office. (d) The location where nomination papers may be obtained. (e) The location, dates, and hours of operation of the office where completed nomination papers may be filed. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 870, Sec. 4. (SB 386) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  43. 10225.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If incumbent nomination papers are not filed, or are withdrawn, by the 88th day before a city election, voters get until the 83rd day before the election to nominate other candidates; a candidate may also withdraw a nomination paper until the 83rd day.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10225. (a) Notwithstanding Sections 10220 and 10224, if nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by or on the 88th day before the election, during normal business hours, as posted, or are filed but then are withdrawn before the close of normal business hours on the 88th day before the election, the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election during normal business hours, as posted, to nominate candidates other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day, for that incumbent’s elective office. (b) This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. If this section is applicable, notwithstanding Section 10224, a candidate may withdraw their nomination paper until the 83rd day before the election during normal business hours, as posted. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 10. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  44. 10226.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A person acting for a candidate must not deliberately fail to file a nomination paper at the proper time and place if it is in their possession and must be filed under Section 18202; doing so is a misdemeanor.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10226. (a) The nomination paper shall be in substantially the following form: NOMINATION PAPER I, the undersigned signer for ______ for nomination to the office of ____, to be voted for at the municipal election to be held on the ____ day of ____, 20__, hereby assert as follows: I am a resident of the municipality of ____ and registered to vote at the address shown on this paper. I am not at this time a signer of any other nomination paper of any other candidate for the above-named office, or in case there are several places to be filled in the above-named office, I have not signed more nomination papers than there are places to be filled in the above-named office. My residence is correctly set forth after my signature hereto: Name Residence (b) The affidavit of the circulator shall read as follows: AFFIDAVIT OF THE CIRCULATOR I, ______, solemnly swear (or affirm) all of the following: 1.That I am 18 years of age or older. 2.That my residence address, including street and number, is . [If no street or number exists, a designation of my residence adequate to readily ascertain its location is .] 3.That the signatures on this section of the nomination paper were obtained between _____, 20__, and _____, 20__; that I circulated the petition and I witnessed the signatures on this section of the nomination paper being written; and that, to the best of my information and belief, each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Signed Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________ day of _____________, 20__. (SEAL)Notary Public (or other official) _____ Examined and certified by me this ___________ day of _____________, 20__. Elections Official WARNING: Every person acting on behalf of a candidate is guilty of a misdemeanor who deliberately fails to file at the proper time and in the proper place any nomination paper in the person’s possession which is entitled to be filed under Section 18202 of the Elections Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 109, Sec. 8. (AB 2582) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  45. 10226.3.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets out the form and filing rules for a candidate’s declaration of candidacy, including a possible residence-address withholding option and an out-of-state notarization process in limited cases.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10226.3. (a) The declaration of candidacy by a candidate shall be substantially as follows: DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY I hereby declare myself a candidate for nomination to the office of ________ District Number ________ to be voted for at the municipal election to be held ________, 20__, and declare the following to be true: My name is . I want my name and occupational designation to appear on the ballot as follows: ______________________________________. Addresses: Residence Business Mailing Telephone numbers: Day _________ Evening _________ Internet website:_______________________________________ I meet the statutory and constitutional qualifications for this office (including, but not limited to, citizenship, and residency). I am at present an incumbent of the following public office (if any) __________. If nominated, I will accept the nomination, and if elected, I will accept the office. Signature of candidate A Notary Public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.State of California ) County of ) ss. ) Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day of ________, 20____. Signature of Notary Public (or other official) Notary Public Seal Examined and certified by me this ________ day of ________, 20____. County Elections Official WARNING: Every person acting on behalf of a candidate is guilty of a misdemeanor who deliberately fails to file at the proper time and in the proper place any declaration of candidacy in the person’s possession which is entitled to be filed under the provisions of the Elections Code Section 18202. (b) At the discretion of the elections official, a candidate for any office whose voter registration information is confidential under Section 2166, 2166.5, 2166.7, 2166.8, or 2166.9 may withhold the candidate’s residence address from the declaration of candidacy. If a candidate does not state the candidate’s residence address on the declaration of candidacy, the elections official shall verify whether the candidate’s address is within the appropriate political subdivision and add the notation “verified” where appropriate on the declaration. (c) If a candidate will not be within the State of California within the entire nomination period and is unable to appear before a notary public appointed by the Secretary of State or other state official to complete their declaration of candidacy, the candidate may appear before a notary public in another state to complete the declaration of candidacy. The candidate shall attach to their declaration of candidacy a notarial certificate from the out-of-state notary that complies with the law of the notary’s state. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 300, Sec. 6. (AB 1392) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  46. 10226.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must establish uniform filing forms for candidates filing nomination papers and declarations of candidacy.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10226.5. The Secretary of State shall establish uniform filing forms for candidates to use when filing nomination papers pursuant to Section 10226 and a declaration of candidacy pursuant to Section 10226.3. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 109, Sec. 10. (AB 2582) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  47. 10227.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The city elections official must provide all nomination and election forms for municipal offices, add required candidate and office information, stamp them as “Official Filing Form,” sign them, date nomination papers, and give the forms out free of charge.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10227. All forms required for nomination and election to all municipal offices shall be furnished only by the city elections official during regular business hours. At the time of issuance of those forms the city elections official shall type in the forms the name of the candidate and the office for which he is a candidate, shall imprint a stamp which reads “Official Filing Form,” and shall affix his or her signature. At the time nomination papers are issued to a candidate, the city elections official shall imprint the date. The forms shall be distributed without charge to all candidates applying for them. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  48. 10228.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A city council may impose a filing fee for candidate nomination papers, but only by ordinance, only in proportion to processing costs, and only up to $25.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10228. A filing fee proportionate to the costs of processing a candidate’s nomination papers or a candidate’s supplemental nomination papers filed pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 10221 as determined by the city council and set by ordinance, but not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25), may be imposed, to be paid upon the filing of the nomination papers. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 785, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  49. 10229.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If nomination counts are low before certain city elections, the city elections official must certify and publish the facts, and the city governing body may appoint someone or hold the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10229. (a) If, by the 88th day, during normal business hours as posted, before the day fixed for a regularly scheduled municipal election or the 83rd day before the election, during normal business hours as posted, if an incumbent fails to file or files but then withdraws pursuant to Section 10225, (i) no one or only one person has been nominated for any office that is elected on a citywide basis, or (ii) no one or only one person is nominated to be elected from or by a legislative district, or (iii) in the case of any office or offices to be elected at large, the number of persons who have been nominated for those offices does not exceed the number to be filled at that election; or, if, by the 88th day, during normal business hours as posted, before a municipal election to fill any vacancy in office, no one or only one person has been nominated for any elective office to be filled at that election, and the election is subject to Section 36512 of the Government Code, the city elections official shall submit a certificate of these facts to the governing body of the city and inform the governing body of the city that it may, at a regular or special meeting held before the municipal election, adopt one of the following courses of action: (1) Appoint to the office the person who has been nominated. (2) Appoint to the office an eligible elector if no one has been nominated. (3) Hold the election, if either no one or only one person has been nominated. The city elections official shall publish a notice of the facts described in this section and the courses of action available under this subdivision. Publication shall be made pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in any newspaper of general circulation as designated by the city elections official. After the fifth day following the date of posting or publication, the governing body of the city may make the appointment or direct an election to be held in the affected territory. The person appointed, if any, shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a municipal election for the office. Notwithstanding Section 10403, if, by the 75th day before the municipal election, no person has been appointed to office pursuant to paragraph (1) or (2), the election shall be held. (b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply if, at the regularly scheduled municipal election, more than one person has been nominated to another city office to be elected on a citywide basis or a city measure has qualified and is to be submitted to the voters at that municipal election. (c) Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 8600) of Part 3 of Division 8, or any other provision of the law to the contrary, if the governing body of a city makes an appointment pursuant to subdivision (a), the elections official shall not accept for filing any statement of write-in candidacy that is submitted after the appointment is made. (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a city from enacting an ordinance pursuant to Section 36512 of the Government Code, requiring that a special election be held, or from enacting an ordinance pursuant to Section 36512 of the Government Code, providing that a person appointed to fill a vacancy on the city council shall hold office only until the date of the special election, or both. Any ordinance or ordinances may allow for appointment consistent with subdivision (a) without requiring or providing for a special election. If an appointment to office is made in a particular legislative district pursuant to subdivision (a), that appointment shall not affect the conduct of the municipal election in other legislative districts of the city. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 11. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  50. 10230.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a general municipal election date is changed and the election is consolidated, the candidate filing period is the same as the nomination period for the consolidated election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. Nomination of Candidates [10220 - 10230] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10230. If the date of a general municipal election is changed by municipal ordinance pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 10403.5 or by charter, the period to file as a candidate for the general municipal election shall be the same as the nomination period to file as a candidate for the election in which the general municipal election is consolidated, notwithstanding Section 10220. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 46.5. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  51. 10240.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The city elections official must have ballots printed, provide necessary supplies and equipment to election officers, and make sure everything is distributed to each precinct before polls open on election day.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10240. The city elections official shall have the necessary ballots printed and shall procure and furnish to the election officers the necessary supplies and equipment as specified in Sections 14105 and 14110. The elections official shall see that they are properly distributed to each precinct prior to the opening of the polls on the day of election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  52. 10241.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Election officers must sign a declaration before the polls open.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10241. Before opening the polls, the election officers shall sign a declaration to discharge faithfully the duties of an election officer, before the inspector or before any other of themselves. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  53. 10242.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Election polls must be open for at least eight consecutive hours, during hours set by the governing body, and the precinct board must announce aloud that the polls are open before receiving ballots.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10242. The polls shall be open on the day of election between the hours that the governing body determines, but not less than eight consecutive hours. The hours of opening and closing the polls shall be specified in the notice of election, or shall otherwise be the same as provided for general elections. Before the precinct board receives any ballots, it shall cause it to be proclaimed aloud at the place of election that the polls are open. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  54. 10243.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A majority of precinct board members must be present at the polling place whenever it is open.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Regulations Governing Elections in Cities [10200 - 10266] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Conduct of Elections [10240 - 10243] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10243. A majority of the members of any precinct board shall be present at the polling place at all times while the polling place is open. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  55. 103.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A voter who signed an initiative, referendum, or recall petition can withdraw that signature by filing a written request with the appropriate county or city elections official before the petition is filed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 103. A voter who has signed an initiative, referendum, or recall petition pursuant to the Constitution or laws of this state shall have their signature withdrawn from the petition upon filing a written request that includes the name or title of the petition and the voter’s name, residence address, and signature with the appropriate county elections official or city elections official prior to the day the petition is filed. A written request made under this section shall not constitute a petition or paper for purposes of Section 104. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 166, Sec. 1. (AB 2967) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  56. 10300.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    City voters may petition the Governor to appoint three election commissioners if the city has lost its officers or failed to call an election, or if a proposed freeholders charter is invalid and officers were not legally elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10300. The voters of a city may present a petition to the Governor for the appointment of three commissioners of election pursuant to this chapter if: (a) The city has failed to elect officers in accordance with its charter, and there are no officers to carry on the city government, or the city has failed to call an election of officers. (b) The city has attempted to adopt a freeholders charter under the State Constitution, and has failed to legally elect officers, and the freeholders charter is held to be invalid. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  57. 10301.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A petition to the Governor must include specified information about the city, the last election, voter qualifications, and the petition signers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10301. The petition to the Governor shall set forth: (a) The name of the city, with the date and manner of organization. (b) The date of the last election for officers; whether they are performing their duties, and if not, how long since they have ceased to do so. (c) The provision of the charter relating to the qualifications of voters. (d) That each person signing the petition possesses the qualifications provided for voters by the charter. (e) That each of the signers of the petition is a householder and freeholder in the city. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  58. 10302.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A petition must be signed by at least 75 qualified persons in the city and verified by at least two signers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10302. The petition shall be signed by not less than 75 persons in the city, each of whom possesses all the qualifications mentioned in the body of the petition. The petition shall be verified by at least two of the signers, that, of their own knowledge, the petition is true, and that all the signers are qualified. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  59. 10303.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a petition is presented to the Governor, the Governor must act on it or ask for more evidence. If satisfied the petition is true, the Governor must appoint three election commissioners for the city.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10303. Upon the presentation of the petition to the Governor, he or she shall either act upon it or require additional evidence of the matters set forth in the petition. Upon being satisfied of the truth of the matters set forth in the petition, the Governor shall appoint three persons as commissioners of election for that city. The commission shall be known as the board of election commissioners for (here give name of the city). (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  60. 10304.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor must issue a commission to the commissioners, and the commissioners must take the constitutional oath within 10 days of appointment.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10304. The Governor shall issue a commission to the commissioners, and the issuance of the commission shall be conclusive evidence of the regularity of all the proceedings to and including the appointment of the commissioners. Within 10 days after their appointment, the commissioners shall take the constitutional oath of office before some officer authorized to administer oaths. The oath shall be indorsed upon the commission, and a copy filed in the office of the Secretary of State. The commission shall organize by the election of a president and secretary from their own members. The commission shall keep minutes of all its proceedings, which minutes shall be signed at the close of each meeting by the president and secretary. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  61. 10305.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The commissioners may call an election by order entered in their minutes, and the order must name the offices to be filled and the election date.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10305. The commissioners may, by an order entered in their minutes, call an election for the officers required by the charter of the city, to be elected only by the voters in the city. The order shall specify the names of the offices to be filled and the date of the election. When any office is to be filled by an election in any ward or subdivision of the city, the order shall so state. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  62. 10306.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The commission must appoint precinct boards, set polling places, and give election notice before an emergency city election. The election follows the city charter, but printed registers are not required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10306. Prior to the election, the commission shall appoint precinct boards and fix the places of holding the election, as required in the city charter. The commission shall cause notice of the election to be published in one or more newspapers published in the city, or if none is published therein, then by posting notices for at least 20 days before election. The election shall be conducted as required by the city charter for the election of officers, except that it shall not be necessary to use printed registers. If a voter is challenged on the ground that his or her name does not appear on the register of the county, it shall be sufficient for him or her to state, under oath, that he or she believes his or her name is upon the register, and if no other evidence is offered, the precinct board shall accept that statement as true. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  63. 10307.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Precinct boards must make the election return for all officers voted for, as required by the city charter, and the returns must be returned and delivered to the commission. A precinct board member may not issue a certificate of election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10307. Except that the returns shall be returned and delivered to the commission, the precinct boards shall make return of the election as required in the charter of all officers voted for at the election, without reference to whether they were voted for in the whole or only a ward or subdivision of the city. A member of a precinct board shall not issue a certificate of election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  64. 10308.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Commissioners must canvass the election returns and declare the winners within five days after the election; the commission must then issue certificates of election to those declared elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10308. Within five days after the election, the commissioners shall canvass the returns and declare which persons were elected. The commission shall issue certificates of election to the persons so declared to be elected. The certificates shall be signed by all the commissioners, and shall be conclusive evidence of the regularity of all the proceedings taken in the election and by the commission, except as against any suit or proceeding to oust from office any person holding a certificate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  65. 10309.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Officers must qualify and begin their duties within 10 days after the certificates of election are issued.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10309. Within 10 days after issuance of the certificates of election, the officers shall qualify and enter upon the discharge of their duties, in accordance with the charter. If any person chosen at the election fails to take the oath of office and enter upon the discharge of his or her duties within the time above specified, the office to which he or she shall have been elected shall be deemed vacant. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  66. 10310.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    After an election, the commissioners must turn over their office books and papers, and the city governing body must have them filed and recorded.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10310. At the first meeting of the governing body of the city after the election, the commissioners shall deliver to the governing body all books and papers in their possession, relating to their office of election commissioners. The governing body shall cause them to be filed by their elections official, and shall cause the commission issued by the Governor to the commissioners, the minutes of the commissioners, and notice of the election to be entered in the book of minutes of the governing body. These entries shall thereupon be evidence of all the matters therein stated, and as conclusive as the originals. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  67. 10311.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When the relevant officers have qualified and started their duties, the city is treated as fully organized and operating.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10311. Whenever the officers elected at the election, and the officers authorized by the charter to be elected or appointed by the governing body or executive department of the city, have qualified and entered upon the discharge of their duties, the city shall be as fully organized and in operation as if the election had been held at the time and in the manner required by the charter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  68. 10312.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a city government is fully operating, the governing body must enter a resolution in its minutes stating that fact.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 2. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS [10100 - 10312] ( Part 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Emergency Elections in Cities [10300 - 10312] ( Chapter 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10312. Whenever the government of the city is in full operation, the governing body shall enter a resolution in its minutes declaring that fact. The resolution shall be conclusive evidence of that fact, except as against a direct action or proceeding to set aside or annul the government. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  69. 104.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a petition or paper is submitted to the elections official, the circulator must attach and sign a declaration with specified information and certify it under penalty of perjury.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 104. (a) Wherever any petition or paper is submitted to the elections official, each section of the petition or paper shall have attached to it a declaration signed by the circulator of the petition or paper, setting forth, in the circulator’s own hand, the following: (1) The printed name of the circulator. (2) The residence address of the circulator, giving street and number, or if no street or number exists, adequate designation of residence so that the location may be readily ascertained. (3) The dates between which all the signatures to the petition or paper were obtained. (b) Each declaration submitted pursuant to this section shall also set forth the following: (1) That the circulator circulated that section and witnessed the appended signatures being written. (2) That according to the best information and belief of the circulator, each signature is the genuine signature of the person whose name it purports to be. (3) That the circulator is 18 years of age or older. (4) If the petition does not include the disclosure statement described by subdivision (b) of Section 107, that the circulator showed each signer a valid and unfalsified “Official Top Funders” sheet, as required by Section 107. (c) The circulator shall certify the content of the declaration as to its truth and correctness, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, with the signature of the circulator’s name. The circulator shall state the date and the place of execution on the declaration immediately preceding the circulator’s signature. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 563, Sec. 2. (SB 47) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  70. 10400.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain elections may be consolidated when they are scheduled for the same day and overlap in territory, if the calling authority orders it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10400. Whenever two or more elections, including bond elections, of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated pursuant to this chapter upon the order of the governing body or bodies or officer or officers calling the elections. The elections, whether held under a freeholder charter or under any state law, or both, may be consolidated, and different elections called by the same governing body may be consolidated. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 199, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  71. 10401.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A county board of supervisors may order consolidation if one of the elections being consolidated is a statewide election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10401. Where one of the elections to be consolidated is a statewide election, the board of supervisors of the county in which the consolidation is to be effected may order the consolidation. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  72. 10402.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If local elections are consolidated and no special consolidation procedure is specified, Section 10403 controls; the receiving jurisdiction’s governing body, or another officer authorized by law, may order the consolidation.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10402. When local elections are to be consolidated, and no specific procedure is specified for their consolidation, the procedure set forth in Section 10403 shall govern the consolidation, except that the governing body of the jurisdiction that receives a request for the consolidation, or an officer otherwise authorized by law, may order the consolidation. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  73. 10402.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Certain elections held on a statewide election date must be consolidated with the statewide election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10402.5. Any state, county, municipal, district, and school district election held on a statewide election date pursuant to Section 1002 shall be consolidated with the statewide election pursuant to this part except that, in counties of the first class, the board of supervisors may deny any request for consolidation if it finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled. The procedural requirements prescribed for that type of election shall be construed as if this section were specifically set forth in the provisions relating to that election. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 47. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  74. 10403.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a local election is being consolidated with a statewide election, the local government must file a governing-board resolution on time and in the required form.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10403. (a) Whenever an election called by a district, city, or other political subdivision for the submission of a question, proposition, or office to be filled is to be consolidated with a statewide election, and the question, proposition, or office to be filled is to appear upon the same ballot as that provided for the statewide election, the district, city, or other political subdivision shall, at least 88 days prior to the date of the election, file with the board of supervisors, and a copy with the elections official, a resolution of its governing board that does all of the following: (1) Requests that the district, city, or other political subdivision election be consolidated with the statewide election. (2) Sets forth the exact form of the question, proposition, or office to be voted upon at the election, as it is to appear on the ballot. The question or proposition to appear on the ballot shall conform to this code governing the wording of propositions submitted to the voters at a statewide election. (3) Acknowledges that the consolidated election will be held and conducted in the manner prescribed in Section 10418. (b) The resolution requesting the consolidation shall be adopted and filed at the same time as the adoption of the ordinance, resolution, or order calling the election. (c) The names of the candidates to appear upon the ballot where district, city, or other political subdivision offices are to be filled shall be filed with the county elections official no later than 81 days prior to the election. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 98, Sec. 1. (AB 331) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  75. 10403.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets rules for consolidating a city election, including supervisor approval, a cost-effectiveness report, voter notice, and a limit on how much office terms may change.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10403.5. (a) (1) Any city ordinance requiring its general municipal election to be held on a day specified in subdivision (b) of Section 1301 shall be approved by the board of supervisors unless the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capability is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled. Prior to adoption of a resolution to either approve or deny a consolidation request, the board or boards of supervisors shall each obtain from the elections official a report on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed action. (2) A city, by itself or in concert with other cities, may purchase or otherwise contribute to the purchase of elections equipment, including, but not limited to, a computer for the purposes of conducting a consolidated election when the equipment shall be owned by the county. (b) As a result of the adoption of an ordinance pursuant to this section, no term of office shall be increased or decreased by more than 12 months. As used in this subdivision, “12 months” means the period between the day upon which the term of office would otherwise have commenced and the first Tuesday after the second Monday in the 12th month before or after that day, inclusive. (c) If an election is held on a day specified in subdivision (b) of Section 1301, and the election is consolidated with another election this part, except Section 10403, shall govern the consolidation and, if the county elections official is requested to conduct the municipal election, Section 10002 shall be applicable to that election. (d) If a general municipal election is held on the same day as a statewide election, those city officers whose terms of office would have, prior to the adoption of the ordinance, expired no later than the next regularly scheduled city council meeting after receipt of the certification of the results from the elections official shall, instead, continue in their offices until not later than that meeting. (e) Within 30 days after the ordinance becomes operative, the city elections official shall cause a notice to be mailed to all registered voters informing the voters of the change in the election date. The notice shall also inform the voters that as a result in the change in the election date, the terms of office of the elected city officeholders will be changed. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 785, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  76. 10404.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Special districts in odd-numbered years may ask to move their governing body elections to the statewide general election, but the process requires board approval, notices, reports, and deadlines.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10404. (a) This section applies only to special districts electing members of the governing body in odd-numbered years. As used in this section, “special district” means an agency of the state formed pursuant to general law or special act, for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries, except a city, county, city and county, school or community college district, or special assessment district. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a governing body of a special district may, by resolution, require that its elections of governing body members be held on the same day as the statewide general election. (1) The resolution setting the election shall also include dates that are consistent with the primary or general election with respect to nominations, notices, canvass of votes, certification of election, and all other procedural requirements of this code pertaining to the primary or general election. (2) The resolution shall be submitted to the board of supervisors no later than 240 days prior to the date of the currently scheduled district election. (c) The board of supervisors shall notify all districts located in the county of the receipt of the resolution to consolidate and shall request input from each district on the effect of consolidation. (d) The elections official shall prepare and transmit to the board of supervisors an impact analysis of the proposed consolidation. (e) The board of supervisors, within 60 days from the date of submission, shall approve the resolution unless it finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled. Prior to the adoption of a resolution to either approve or deny a consolidation request, the board or boards of supervisors shall each obtain from the elections official a report on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed action. (f) Within 30 days after the approval of the resolution, the elections official shall notify all registered voters of the districts affected by the consolidation of the approval of the resolution by the board of supervisors. The notice shall be delivered by mail and at the expense of the district. (g) Public notices of the proceedings in which the resolution is to be considered for adoption shall be made pursuant to Section 25151 of the Government Code. (h) If a special district is located in more than one county, the special district may not consolidate an election if any county in which the special district is located denies the request for consolidation. (i) If, pursuant to subdivision (b), a special district election is held on the same day as the statewide general election, those governing body members whose terms of office would have, prior to the adoption of the resolution, expired prior to that election shall, instead, continue in their offices until their successors are elected and qualified, but in no event shall the term be extended beyond December 31 of the year following the year in which the request for consolidation is approved by the board of supervisors. (j) If a board of supervisors approves the resolution pursuant to subdivision (e), the special district election shall be conducted on the date specified by the board of supervisors, in accordance with subdivision (a), unless the approval is later rescinded by the board of supervisors. (k) If the date of a special district election is changed pursuant to this section, at least one election shall be held before the resolution, as approved by the board of supervisors, may be subsequently repealed or amended. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 731, Sec. 5. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  77. 10404.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    School district or county board of education resolutions to establish a consolidated election day must be submitted on time, and the board of supervisors must act within set deadlines.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10404.5. (a) A resolution of the governing board of a school district or county board of education to establish an election day pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302 shall be adopted and submitted to the board of supervisors not later than 240 days prior to the date of the currently scheduled election of the district or for the members of the county board of education. (b) The final date for the submission of the resolution by the governing board of a school district or county board of education to the board of supervisors is not subject to waiver. (c) The board of supervisors shall notify all school districts and the county board of education located in the county of the receipt of the resolution to consolidate and shall request input from each district on the effect of consolidation. (d) (1) The board of supervisors, within 60 days from the date of submission, shall approve the resolution unless it finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled. Prior to the adoption of a resolution to either approve or deny a consolidation request, the board or boards of supervisors may obtain from the elections official a report on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed action. (2) Public notices of the proceedings in which the resolution is to be considered for adoption shall be made pursuant to Section 25151 of the Government Code. (e) Within 30 days after the approval of the resolution by the board of supervisors, the elections official shall notify all registered voters of the districts affected by the consolidation of the approval of the resolution by the board of supervisors. The notice shall be delivered by mail and at the expense of the school district or if applicable, the county board of education. (f) An election day established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302 shall be prescribed to occur not less than one month, nor more than 12 months, subsequent to the election day prescribed in Section 5000 of the Education Code or pursuant to Section 1007 of the Education Code, as appropriate. As used in this subdivision, “12 months” means the period from the election day prescribed in Section 5000 of the Education Code or pursuant to Section 1007 of the Education Code, as appropriate, to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in the 12th month subsequent to that day, inclusive. (g) In the event that the election day for a school district governing board or county board of education is established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302, the term of office of all then incumbent members of that governing board or county board of education shall be extended accordingly. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 227, Sec. 16. Effective August 16, 2004.)
  78. 10404.7.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A Tehama County school district or the Tehama County Board of Education may buy or help buy elections equipment for a consolidated election, if the equipment will be owned by Tehama County.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10404.7. A school district in Tehama County or the Tehama County Board of Education, by itself or in concert with other school districts or county boards of education, may purchase or otherwise contribute to the purchase of elections equipment, including, but not limited to, a computer for the purposes of conducting a consolidated election when the equipment shall be owned by Tehama County. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 50. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  79. 10405.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder and the Orange County Registrar of Voters may agree to carry out election-related duties for each other in certain consolidated school district elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10405. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Registrar-Recorder of the County of Los Angeles and the Registrar of Voters of Orange County may, pursuant to agreement between those counties, perform, either on behalf of the other, any and all duties relating to the conducting of the election, the counting of votes, and any other election procedures to the extent that those duties are for the conduct of an election of governing board members for any school district whose territory lies within both the County of Los Angeles and Orange County, pursuant to the consolidation of that election with a primary, municipal, or general election under Sections 1302 and 10404.5. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 810, Sec. 18. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  80. 10405.7.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets deadlines and notice steps for a community college district election-day consolidation resolution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10405.7. (a) The resolution of the community college district governing board to establish an election day pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302 shall be adopted and submitted to the board of supervisors not later than 240 days prior to the date of the currently scheduled election for the governing board members of the community college district. (b) The final date for the submission of the resolution by the community college district governing board to the board of supervisors is not subject to waiver. (c) The board of supervisors shall notify all community college districts located in the county of the receipt of the resolution to consolidate and shall request input from each district on the effect of consolidation. (d) (1) The board of supervisors, within 60 days from the date of submission, shall approve the resolution unless it finds that the ballot style, voting equipment, or computer capacity is such that additional elections or materials cannot be handled. Prior to the adoption of a resolution to either approve or deny a consolidation request, the board or boards of supervisors may each obtain from the elections official a report on the cost-effectiveness of the proposed action. (2) Public notices of the proceedings in which the resolution is to be considered for adoption shall be made pursuant to Section 25151 of the Government Code. (e) Within 30 days after the approval of the resolution by the board of supervisors, the elections official shall notify all registered voters of the districts affected by the consolidation of the approval of the resolution by the board of supervisors. The notice shall be delivered by mail and at the expense of the community college district. (f) An election day established pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302 shall be prescribed to occur not less than one month, nor more than 12 months, subsequent to the election day prescribed in Section 5000 of the Education Code. As used in this subdivision, “12 months” means the period from the election day prescribed in Section 5000 of the Education Code to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in the 12th month subsequent to that day, inclusive. (g) If, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1302, a district governing board member election is held on the same day as a statewide general election, those district governing board members whose four-year terms of office would have, prior to the adoption of the resolution, expired prior to that election shall, instead, continue in their offices until successors are elected and qualified. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 118, Sec. 2. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2012.)
  81. 10405.8.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In certain community college districts, county approval may be used to consolidate trustee elections with the statewide general election, and approval from counties covering other trustee areas is not required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10405.8. In a community college district that includes the trustee areas authorized to be established pursuant to the third paragraph of Section 72023 of the Education Code, the consolidation of the election of trustees on the same date as the statewide general election pursuant to Section 10405.7 may be approved by any county or counties for the trustee areas located entirely within that county or counties. The approval of any county or counties in which the other trustee areas are located shall not be required. Elections resulting from changes in election dates pursuant to this section shall be deemed to meet the requirement of staggered terms set forth in Section 72023 of the Education Code. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 52. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  82. 10406.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district, city, or other political subdivision may call a special local election to be consolidated with a statewide special election, if the statewide election is called less than 88 days before it and the call is issued within 4 days of the Governor’s proclamation or the statute calling the statewide special election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10406. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a statewide special election is called less than 88 days prior to the date of that election, a district, city, or other political subdivision may call for a special local election for the submission of any question, proposition, or office to be filled, to be consolidated with the statewide special election if the call is issued within four days from the date of issuance of the Governor’s proclamation or the effective date of a statute calling for a statewide special election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  83. 10407.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When elections are consolidated with a regularly scheduled election, nomination documents must be filed by the 88th day before the election, with a later 83rd-day filing window in certain incumbent-absence situations.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10407. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, whenever other elections are consolidated with a regularly scheduled election, the period for the filing of nomination documents by candidates in elections consolidated with the regularly scheduled election shall commence on the 113th day before the election. The nomination documents shall be filed not later than the close of business on the 88th day before the regularly scheduled election in the office of the appropriate officer, during regular office hours. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if nomination documents for an incumbent officer of a political subdivision are not filed by the close of business on the 88th day before the election, or are filed but then are withdrawn before the close of normal business hours on the 88th day before the election, any person other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day shall have until the close of business on the 83rd day before the election to file nomination documents for the elective office. This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 12. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  84. 10408.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a consolidated election has mismatched precinct boundaries, the county board of supervisors may order the affected territory reprecincted for that election only, as long as the order is made more than 30 days before the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10408. When the county precinct boundaries at a consolidated election called by the board of supervisors of the county in which the city, district or other political subdivision is located do not coincide with the boundaries of the city, district or other political subdivision, the board of supervisors may by order, and for the purpose of the election only, reprecinct the territory in which the boundaries do not coincide, at any time prior to 30 days before the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  85. 10409.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elections may be consolidated when precinct or territory boundaries do not fully match, and separate ballots must be provided for voters outside the territory of one of the elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10409. When the boundaries of the territory within which an election is to be held, or the boundaries of the precincts established therefor, do not fully coincide with the boundaries of the territory within which some other election is to be held, or the boundaries of the precincts established for the other election, the elections may be consolidated as to all precincts which are the same for both elections. The elections may also be consolidated as to those precincts where a single precinct established for one election lies entirely within a single precinct established for the other election. Separate ballots shall be provided for those voters who reside outside the territory within which one of the elections is called. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  86. 10410.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In a consolidated election area, the precincts, polling places, and voting booths must be the same, and each precinct may have only one set of election officers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10410. Within the territory affected by the order of consolidation, the election precincts, polling places and voting booths shall, in every case, be the same, and there shall be only one set of election officers in each of the precincts. When the returns of elections consolidated pursuant to this part are required to be canvassed by different canvassing boards, the elections shall be conducted separately in the same manner as if they had not been consolidated, except as provided in this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  87. 10411.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a city, district, or other political subdivision consolidates an election with a county election, its governing body may let the board of supervisors canvass the returns.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10411. In case of the consolidation of any election called by the legislative body of a city, district, or other political subdivision with an election held in the county or counties in which the city, district, or other political subdivision is situated, the governing body of the city, district, or other political subdivision may authorize the board of supervisors to canvass the returns of the election. If this authority is given: (a) The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election. (b) Only one form of ballot shall be used. (c) The returns of the election need not be canvassed by the legislative body of the authorizing city, district or other political subdivision. If the authority is given to the board of supervisors, the canvass shall be made in accordance with Article 1 (commencing with Section 15300) of Chapter 4 of Division 15. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 811, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  88. 10412.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When elections are consolidated, one governing body may authorize the other to canvass the returns.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10412. In the case of the consolidation of any election called by the governing body of a city, district or other political subdivision with an election held in another city, district or other political subdivision, the governing body of one city, district or political subdivision may authorize the governing body of the other city, district or political subdivision to canvass the returns of the election. If this authority is given: (a) The elections shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election. (b) Only one form of ballot shall be used. (c) The returns of the election need not be canvassed by the governing body of the authorizing city, district, or other political subdivision. If that authority is given, the canvass may be made by any body or official authorized by law to canvass the returns of the election of such other city, district or political subdivision. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  89. 10413.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When consolidated elections are canvassed by the same body, they must be treated as one election and only one ballot form may be used.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10413. When the returns of any elections consolidated pursuant to this part are required to be canvassed by the same body, the elections shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  90. 10416.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When elections are consolidated, the governing body ordering consolidation may provide for precinct boards, precinct formation, and election expenses in the affected territory.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10416. Except as otherwise provided in this part, when elections are consolidated, the governing body ordering consolidation may, in the territory affected thereby, provide for: (a) The appointment of precinct boards. (b) The formation of precincts for such elections. (c) The expenses of the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  91. 10417.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For a consolidated election, the calling notice or related document does not have to list precincts, polling places, or precinct board members for the consolidated territory, but it may say they are the same as for the other election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10417. Where under any law of the state the precincts, polling places or names of members of precinct boards are required to be described or otherwise set forth in the ordinance, resolution, order, notice or other document calling, giving notice of or otherwise pertaining to any election, and the election is consolidated, in whole or in part, with another election, the ordinance, resolution, order, notice or other document need not describe or set forth the precincts, polling places and the names of precinct board members pertaining to the territory affected by the consolidation but may instead state that these precincts, polling places, and precinct board members shall be the same as those provided for the other election within the territory affected by the consolidation, and in that event, the ordinance, resolution, order, notice, or other document shall refer to some ordinance, order, resolution, or notice calling, providing for or giving notice of the other election and which sets forth these precincts, polling places, and the names of precinct board members. This reference may be made by giving the number and title or date of adoption of the ordinance, resolution, or order, or the date or proposed date of any publication of the notice and the name of the newspaper in which the notice has been or will be published, or by any other definite description. Notwithstanding the provision of any other provision of law, this reference need not be made in the case of an election consolidated with a statewide election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  92. 10418.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    An election held on the same day as certain other elections may be consolidated with that election; if consolidated, it is conducted under the rules for the statewide, special, or specified election, and the county elections official may adjust precinct lines when needed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 3. CONSOLIDATION OF ELECTIONS [10400 - 10418] ( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10418. (a) Whenever an election is to be held on the same day as a statewide election, a special election, or an election held pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303, the election may be consolidated with the statewide or special election, or the election held pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303, as applicable. If consolidated, the consolidated election shall be held and conducted, election boards appointed, voting precincts designated, candidates nominated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, voter challenges determined, ballots counted and returned, returns canvassed, results declared, certificates of election issued, recounts conducted, election contests presented, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election shall be regulated and done in accordance with the provisions of law regulating the statewide or special election, or the election held pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303, as applicable. (b) The precincts used at the consolidated election shall be those used for the statewide, special, or regularly scheduled election and, where necessary, the county elections official may adjust precinct lines to coincide with the boundaries of the particular jurisdiction. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 98, Sec. 2. (AB 331) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  93. 105.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For petition signature verification, the elections official must check that the residence address matches the registration affidavit, and mismatched or missing address information can make the signature invalid. An incomplete or inaccurate apartment or unit number alone cannot be used to invalidate a signature.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 105. (a) (1) For purposes of verifying a signature on an initiative, referendum, recall, nomination, or other election petition or paper, the elections official shall determine that the residence address on the petition or paper is the same as the residence address on the affidavit of registration. If the addresses are different, or if the petition or paper does not specify the residence address, or, in the case of an initiative or referendum petition, the information specified in Section 9020 is not contained in the petition, the affected signature shall not be counted as valid. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the elections official shall not invalidate a signature for an incomplete or inaccurate apartment or unit number in the signer’s residence address. (b) A signature invalidated pursuant to this section shall not affect the validity of another valid signature on the particular petition or paper. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 909, Sec. 4. (AB 2562) Effective January 1, 2015.)
  94. 10500.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section names the provision as the Uniform District Election Law and defines key terms used in the part.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10500. (a) This part may be cited as the Uniform District Election Law. (b) As used in this part, the following definitions apply: (1) “Affected county” means a county in which any land of the district or agency is situated. (2) “Director” means a member of the governing body. (3) “District” or “agency” means any district or agency of the type designated by and formed pursuant to the provisions of any principal act that incorporates this part. (4) “Elective office” means any office that may, under the principal act of the district or agency, be filled by way of an election. (5) “Elective officer” means “elective officer” as defined by the principal act of each district or agency or if not defined, any officer of a district or agency holding an office that can be filled by election. (6) “General district election” means an election held pursuant to the provisions of this part. (7) “Governing body” means the board of directors of a district or agency or the board or body which governs the activities of the district or agency. (8) “Landowner voting district” means a district whose principal act requires an elector to be an owner of land located within the district. (9) “Principal act” means the law providing for the creation of a particular district or agency or type of district or agency. (10) “Principal county” means the county in which all the land in the district or agency is situated, or if the district or agency is situated in more than one county, the county in which the greatest portion of the land in the district or agency is situated. (11) “Resident voting district” means any district other than a landowner voting district. (12) “Secretary” means the secretary of the governing body or a person designated by him or her to perform a duty of the secretary. (13) “Supervising authority” means the board of supervisors of the county in which is situated all or most of the land of a district. (14) “Voter” means a voter or elector as respectively defined in the principal act of each district or agency. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  95. 10501.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says district elective officers are elected under this part, and those elections are to be called, conducted, canvassed, returned, and declared under it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10501. It is the purpose of this part to provide a procedure for the election of elective officers of districts. These elections shall be called and conducted and the results canvassed, returned, and declared pursuant to this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  96. 10502.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets when the county elections official must conduct district elections and what the district must provide.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10502. (a) This part shall apply to all districts and agencies whose principal acts so provide. However, the provisions of this part requiring the county elections official to conduct elections shall apply to all resident voting districts and agencies, and, at the discretion of the county elections official, may apply to landowner voting districts, notwithstanding any other provision of law. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the county elections official shall conduct an election on behalf of a landowner voting district if the governing body of the district, by resolution, requests that assistance and agrees to reimburse the county pursuant to Section 10520 and any county ordinances or resolutions consistent therewith. A district making that request shall supply information regarding qualified voters pursuant to Section 10525, and any other pertinent information requested by the county elections official. The election may be conducted by all-mailed ballots at the discretion of the county elections official. The election may not be held on the same date as a regularly scheduled election. The county elections official may rely upon the list of qualified voters and other information supplied by the district and shall not be required to determine the qualified voters. If the district does not supply the required information regarding qualified voters and other pertinent information requested by the county elections official within the time specified in Section 10525, the county elections official shall have no further obligation with respect to the election, and the district shall be responsible for conducting all remaining election activities. (c) Where this part conflicts with the principal act, this part shall apply and control. (d) This part shall not apply to the election of elective officers of the district upon formation of the district, except as to the term of office of the officers. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  97. 10503.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If this part or the principal act does not cover a matter, the state’s general election laws govern.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10503. Where this part provides that the principal act shall govern, and the principal act contains no provisions on the matter, the general election laws of this state shall govern. Where neither this part nor the principal act apply, the general election laws of this state shall govern. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  98. 10504.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If this part requires a district secretary to send notice or other information to the county elections official by a set date, the secretary may deliver it personally or send it by certified mail if it will arrive in the ordinary course of mail on time.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10504. Whenever this part requires the secretary of a district to deliver a notice or other information to the county elections official on or before a designated date, the secretary may personally deliver the notice or other information on or before that date, or may deliver the notice or other information by certified mail if the notice or other information will be received by the county elections official in the ordinary course of the mails on or before that designated date. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  99. 10505.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets the terms of office for elective officers in new districts and lets certain special districts shift governing-body elections to the statewide general election day by resolution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10505. The terms of office of elective officers in all new districts shall be determined as follows: (a) If the district is formed in an odd-numbered year, the officers elected at the formation election shall hold office until noon on the first Friday in December of the next following odd-numbered year, provided officers elected at an election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November shall hold office as provided in subdivision (c). (b) If the district is formed in an even-numbered year, the officers elected at the formation election shall hold office until noon on the first Friday in December of the second next following odd-numbered year. (c) The directors elected at the first general district election held in a district and at a formation election held at the same time as the general district election shall meet as soon as practicable after taking office and classify themselves by lot into two classes, as nearly equal in number as possible, and the terms of office of the class having the greater number shall be four years and the terms of office of the class having the lesser number shall be two years. All other elective officers elected at the election shall hold office for a term of four years or until their successor is elected and qualifies. (d) Pursuant to Section 10404, a special district electing members of the governing body in odd-numbered years may, by resolution, require that its elections of governing body members be held on the same day as the statewide general election. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 731, Sec. 6. (AB 1535) Effective January 1, 2016.)
  100. 10506.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a district adds divisions, the governing body sets the new directors’ terms, but each term may not exceed four years.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10506. Whenever a district shall increase the number of divisions, if there are any, the terms of office of the offices of director thus created shall be determined by the governing body, but in no event shall the term designated by the governing body be for more than four years. The terms of office thus created shall be determined in such a manner as to keep as nearly equal as practicable the number of directors to be elected at each subsequent general district election. Upon the expiration of the term so designated by the governing body, the directorship shall be filled at the next general district election and general district elections held thereafter. The term of office of each subsequent director thus elected is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  101. 10507.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Except as otherwise provided, an elective officer elected or appointed under this part serves for four years or until a successor qualifies and takes office.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10507. Except as otherwise provided in this part, the term of office of each elective officer, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, is four years or until his or her successor qualifies and takes office. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  102. 10508.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A governing body may require district-based elections for its directors under Section 10650.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10508. The principal act shall govern whether directors of a district are elected by divisions or by the district at large. A governing body may require that the directors of the governing body be elected using district-based elections pursuant to Section 10650. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 754, Sec. 1. (AB 2389) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  103. 10509.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The secretary must deliver a notice to the county elections official 125 days before the general district election, and the notice must be signed, sealed, and include specified election information.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10509. On the 125th day prior to the day fixed for the general district election, the secretary shall deliver a notice to the county elections official. The notice shall bear the secretary’s signature and the district seal and shall also contain both of the following: (a) The elective offices of the district to be filled at the next general district election, specifying which offices, if any, are for the balance of an unexpired term. (b) Whether the district or the candidate is to pay for the publication of a statement of qualifications pursuant to Section 13307. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 454, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  104. 10510.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets when and where district candidacy forms are obtained and filed, lets the county elections official authorize the district secretary to issue them, requires filing by the deadline, and bars late withdrawal or filing nomination papers for more than one district office for the same district at the same election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10510. (a) Forms for declarations of candidacy for all district offices shall be obtained from the office of the county elections official. The county elections official may, for convenience or necessity, authorize the district secretary to issue declarations of candidacy. The forms shall first be available on the 113th day prior to the general district election and shall be filed not later than 5 p.m. on the 88th day prior to the general district election in the office of the county elections official during regular office hours or may be filed by certified mail so that the forms reach the office of the county election official no later than the deadline for filing in that office. The county elections official shall record the date of filing upon the first page of each declaration of candidacy filed pursuant to this section. No candidate shall withdraw his or her declaration of candidacy after 5 p.m. on the 88th day prior to the general district election. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person shall not file nomination papers for more than one district office or term of office for the same district at the same election. (c) On request of the district secretary, the county elections official shall provide the secretary with a copy of each declaration of candidacy filed pursuant to this section. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 86, Sec. 4. Effective July 19, 2005.)
  105. 10511.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A declaration of candidacy must follow the specified form and include required candidate statements and disclosures.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10511. The declaration of candidacy shall be in substantially the following form: I, _________________, do hereby declare myself as a candidate for election to the office of ___________________. (__ Initial here if the office for which you are running is for the balance of an unexpired term.) I am a registered voter. If elected, I will qualify and accept the office of __________________ and serve to the best of my ability. I request my name be placed on the official ballot of the district for the election to be held on the ___ day of _______, 20__, and that my name appear on the ballot as follows: _____ (Print name above) _____ My current residence address is and my telephone number is . I desire the following occupational designation to appear on the ballot under my name: _____ (Print desired designation, if any, above) _____ This occupational designation is true and in conformance with Section 13107 of the Elections Code. I am aware that any person who files or submits for filing a declaration of candidacy knowing that it or any part of it has been made falsely is punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or both, as set forth in Section 18203 of the Elections Code. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on , 20__, at (Place) _____ (Signature of Candidate) _____ (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 296, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
  106. 10512.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Candidates must include the constitutional oath or affirmation with their declaration of candidacy. County elections officials or district secretaries, or their designees, administer the oath, and may also administer it to the candidate after election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10512. (a) Each candidate shall set forth in full the oath or affirmation set forth in Section 3 of Article XX of the California Constitution, which shall be filed with the declaration of candidacy. The county elections official or district secretary, or a person designated by the county elections official or district secretary, shall administer the oath. (b) The county elections official or district secretary, or a person designated by the county elections official or district secretary, may administer the oath or affirmation set forth in Section 3 of Article XX of the California Constitution to the candidate elected to office. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 562, Sec. 7. (AB 1829) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  107. 10513.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a declaration of candidacy is filed, the county elections official must review it for compliance and decide whether it is sufficient.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10513. Upon filing each declaration of candidacy, the county elections official shall examine the declaration to determine if it conforms with the provisions of this part and shall certify whether it is sufficient. For this purpose, the elections official shall be entitled to obtain from any officer of an affected county all information necessary to make this determination. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  108. 10514.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district’s principal act determines the qualifications for candidates and elective officers of that district.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10514. The qualifications of a candidate for elective office, and of an elective officer, of a district shall be determined by the principal act of that district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  109. 10515.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section lets election officials appoint district officeholders when candidacy filings are limited or absent, and sets deadlines for the appointment process.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10515. (a) If, by 5 p.m. on the 83rd day prior to the day fixed for the general district election: (1) only one person has filed a declaration of candidacy for any elective office to be filled at that election, (2) no one has filed a declaration of candidacy for such an office, (3) in the case of directors to be elected from the district at large, the number of persons who have filed a declaration of candidacy for director at large does not exceed the number of offices of director at large to be filled at that election, or (4) in the case of directors who must reside in a division but be elected at large, the number of candidates for director at large from a division does not exceed the number required to be elected director at large while residing in that division; and if a petition signed by 10 percent of the voters or 50 voters, whichever is the smaller number, in the district or division if elected by division, requesting that the general district election be held has not been presented to the officer conducting the election, he or she shall submit a certificate of these facts to the supervising authority and request that the supervising authority, at a regular or special meeting held prior to the Monday before the first Friday in December in which the election is held, appoint to the office or offices the person or persons, if any, who have filed declarations of candidacy. The supervising authority shall make these appointments. (b) If no person has filed a declaration of candidacy for any office, the supervising authority shall appoint any person to the office who is qualified on the date when the election would have been held. The person appointed shall qualify and take office and serve exactly as if elected at a general district election for the office. (c) Where a director must be appointed to represent a division, all or most of which is not within the county governed by the supervising authority, then the board of supervisors of the county within which all or most of that division is located shall be the body to which request for appointment is made and which shall make the appointment. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  110. 10516.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In certain district or agency elections, non-incumbent candidates get an extended filing deadline if the incumbent’s declaration is late or withdrawn.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10516. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any district or agency election, if a declaration of candidacy for an incumbent elective officer of a district is not filed by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the general district election, or is filed but then is withdrawn before 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election, any person other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day shall have until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election to file a declaration of candidacy for the elective office. (b) This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent to be elected. If this section is applicable, notwithstanding Section 10510, a candidate may withdraw their declaration of candidacy until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the general election. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 13. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  111. 10517.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each affected county’s elections official must conduct the general district election for the part of the district in that county, unless another rule in this part applies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10517. Except as otherwise provided by this part, the county elections official of each affected county shall conduct the general district election for the portion of the district located within the county. Where a district is located in two or more counties, the county elections officials of these counties may contract among themselves to have one of their number conduct the election for the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  112. 10518.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If only one district in part of a county has a scheduled general district election, the county elections official may let the district’s appropriate officer carry out the county elections official’s duties under this part.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10518. If, within any portion of a county, only one district has scheduled a general district election, the county elections official may authorize the appropriate officer of the district to perform any of the functions required of the county elections official under this part. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  113. 10519.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official may perform a district secretary’s duties if the district governing body requests it, and the supervising authority may perform the district governing body’s duties.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10519. At the request of a district governing body, the county elections official may perform any of the duties of the district secretary and the supervising authority may perform any of the duties of the district governing body. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  114. 10520.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Districts in an affected county must reimburse the county for actual election costs for a general district election, and the county elections official must calculate and bill the amount due.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10520. Each district involved in a general district election in an affected county shall reimburse the county for the actual costs incurred by the county elections official thereof in conducting the general district election for that district. The county elections official of the affected county shall determine the amount due from each district and shall bill each district accordingly. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  115. 10521.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    District voter qualifications, vote counts, and how vote counts are determined are governed by the district’s principal act.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10521. Qualifications of voters of a district, the number of votes each voter may cast, and the method of determining that number of votes shall be governed by the principal act of that district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  116. 10522.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The secretary of a resident voting district must send each affected county’s elections official a district map and election statement at least 125 days before the general district election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10522. At least 125 days prior to the day fixed for the general district election, the secretary of a resident voting district shall deliver to the county elections official of each affected county a map showing the boundaries of the district and the boundaries of the divisions of the district, if any, within that county and a statement indicating in which divisions a director is to be elected and whether any elective officer is to be elected at large at the next general district election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  117. 10523.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In a resident voter district with fewer than 100 voters, elections must be at large.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10523. Notwithstanding any provision in the principal act, elections shall be at large in any resident voter district in which there are fewer than 100 voters. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  118. 10524.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The secretary of a landowner voting district must deliver a map or boundary description to each affected county’s elections official at least 125 days before the general district election date.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10524. At least 125 days prior to the date fixed by the general district election, the secretary of a landowner voting district shall deliver to the county elections official of each affected county a map or description of the boundaries of the district or divisions for which elections are to be held. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  119. 10525.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section requires the landowner district secretary to send a voter list to each affected county’s elections official at least 35 days before the election, and to sign, seal, and publicly post a copy of the list.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10525. (a) At least 35 days prior to the date fixed for the landowner district election, the secretary of a landowner district for which an election has not been canceled pursuant to Section 10515, shall deliver to the county elections official of each affected county a list of voters qualified under the principal act of that district to vote in that county at the next landowner district election. For this purpose, the secretary of a landowner voting district shall be entitled to obtain from any office of an affected county all information necessary to prepare the list. (b) The list delivered pursuant to subdivision (a) shall contain the name of each voter qualified under the principal act of the landowner voting district to vote at the next landowner district election, the residence of each voter, the division, if any, of the district in which each voter is entitled to vote, and the manner in which the votes are to be distributed. (c) The secretary of the landowner district shall sign his or her name and affix the seal of the district at the bottom of the last page of the list. One copy of this list shall be conspicuously posted in the office of the district in a place to which the public generally has access. If the office is located in a private home, the list shall be posted in some public building. (d) The governing board may, by resolution, determine that the duties of the secretary set forth in this section would best be performed by the county elections official, in which case the county elections official shall thereafter assume these duties. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  120. 10526.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must have enough ballots prepared at least 30 days before the next general district election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10526. At least 30 days prior to the day fixed for the next general district election, the county elections official shall have prepared a sufficient number of ballots for the voters of each resident voter district participating in the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  121. 10527.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must prepare enough ballots for voters in each participating landowner voting district at least 20 days before the next general district election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10527. At least 20 days prior to the date fixed for the next general district election, the county elections official shall have prepared a sufficient number of ballots for the voters of each landowner voting district participating in the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  122. 10528.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must determine and specify the ballot form for resident voting districts and may provide a consolidated ballot for two or more district elections in the same precinct if practicable.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10528. Except as otherwise provided by this part, the form of the ballot to be used by the voters of a landowner voting district participating in the general district election shall be governed by the principal act of that district. The county elections official shall determine and specify the form of the ballot to be used by the voters of resident voting districts and may, if practicable, provide a consolidated ballot covering two or more district elections in the same precinct. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  123. 10529.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a candidate has filed a declaration of candidacy and it is certified as sufficient, the candidate’s name must be printed on the ballot unless the candidate has died and that death was found by the ballot-printing officer at least 68 days before election day.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10529. Whenever a candidate has filed a declaration of candidacy, and the candidate’s declaration of candidacy has been certified as sufficient pursuant to Section 10513, the name of the candidate shall be printed upon the ballot unless the candidate has died and that fact has been ascertained by the officer charged with the duty of printing the ballots, at least 68 days before the day of the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  124. 10530.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Vote-by-mail voting is allowed and should be run as closely as practicable under the rules for general elections, with exceptions for districts that allow proxy voting unless the district adopts an all-mail ballot election by resolution.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10530. Vote by mail voting shall be allowed and conducted as nearly as practicable in accordance with Division 3 (commencing with Section 3000) pertaining to general elections, except in those districts in which voting by proxy is allowed unless a particular district shall, by resolution pursuant to Section 4108, provide for an all-mail ballot election. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 508, Sec. 68. Effective January 1, 2008.)
  125. 10531.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    In qualifying landowner district elections, vote-by-mail voting may be used instead of proxy voting if the district board adopts this section at least 110 days before the election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10531. Notwithstanding any law, vote by mail voting shall be allowed in lieu of voting by proxy in an landowner district election in which voting by proxy is allowed if, at least 110 days before the election, the governing board of the district adopts this section. If a district adopts this section, the voting shall be conducted as follows: (a) The vote by mail ballot shall be available to any eligible voter of the district. (b) The form of application for the ballot shall be distributed to each voter with the voter information guide and shall contain spaces for each of the following: (1) The printed name and address of the voter. (2) The address to which the ballot is to be mailed. (3) The voter’s signature. (4) The authorization of a legal representative, as defined in Section 34030 of the Water Code, to receive the vote by mail voter’s ballot if the voter so chooses. (5) The name and date of the election for which the request is made. (6) The date the application shall be received by the county elections official, which date shall be at least seven days before the election. (7) The insertion of the voter information guide name and address label on the application. (c) Upon receipt of vote by mail ballot application and verification that it has been properly completed, the county elections official shall mail vote by mail voter’s ballot to the voter or legal representative with an identification envelope, which shall contain each of the following: (1) A declaration under penalty of perjury stating that the voter is entitled to vote in the election. (2) Space for the signature of the voter or legal representative and the date of signing. (3) A notice that the envelope contains an official ballot and is to be opened only by the appropriate elections officials. (d) The voting shall be pursuant to those additional procedures, if any, that the county elections official shall deem necessary to the proper conduct of the election, provided that the overall additional procedures shall substantially comply with Division 3 (commencing with Section 3000) and Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 15000) of Division 15, and shall be consistent with landowner voting requirements. (e) Notwithstanding Section 10525, the list of voters for landowner voting district elections in which vote by mail voting is allowed shall be delivered to the county elections official at least 40 days before the election. (f) The voter information guide for landowner voting district elections in which vote by mail voting is allowed shall be mailed at least 20 days before the election. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 56. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  126. 10532.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district voter, or the voter’s legal representative, may vote by proxy if the district’s principal act provides for that right.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10532. Nothing in this part shall prohibit a voter of a district, or his legal representative, from voting by proxy if this right is provided for by the principal act of that district, and the requirements and qualifications necessary for voting by proxy shall be governed, as nearly as practicable, by the principal act of that district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  127. 10533.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must prepare voter lists and rosters for precincts at general district elections, may also prepare consolidated versions when a consolidated ballot is used, and must give the lists and rosters to each precinct board before polls open.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10533. (a) The county elections official shall prepare for each precinct one voter list and one roster for each ballot form to be used at the polling place of the precinct at the general district election. Where, as provided by Section 10528, the county elections official provides for a consolidated ballot covering two or more district elections in the same precinct, the county elections official may also provide a consolidated voter list and consolidated roster for the voters receiving the consolidated ballot. The county elections official shall furnish each precinct board with its respective lists and rosters prior to the opening of the polls. (b) For a landowner voting district election, the voter list shall specify the number of votes each voter is entitled to cast. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  128. 10534.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the county elections official does not appoint a precinct board, or if the appointed members are absent when polls open, a majority of precinct voters present may appoint the precinct board or replace an absent member.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10534. If the county elections official fails to appoint a precinct board or the members appointed are not present when the polls open on the day of the general district election, a majority of the voters of the precinct present at that hour, including members of the precinct board, may appoint the precinct board or appoint a person in place of an absent member. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  129. 10535.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The inspector serves as chairman of the precinct board.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10535. The inspector is chairman of the precinct board. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  130. 10536.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a judge or elections official stops acting during an election, the inspector may appoint a substitute.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10536. If during the election any judge or elections official ceases to act, the inspector may appoint a substitute. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  131. 10537.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If the inspector stops acting, a majority of the remaining precinct board members may appoint a substitute.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10537. If the inspector ceases to act, a majority of the remaining members of the precinct board may appoint a substitute. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  132. 10538.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A precinct board member may administer and certify oaths required during an election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10538. Any member of a precinct board may administer and certify oaths required to be administered during an election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  133. 10539.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Before the polls open, each precinct board member must sign a declaration promising to perform duties faithfully.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10539. Before opening the polls, each member of the precinct board shall sign a declaration to perform faithfully his or her duties, before the inspector or before any other member of the board. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  134. 10540.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Candidates’ qualification statements must be filed with the county elections official, and that official must mail the voters’ pamphlet if one is required.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10540. Candidates’ statements of their qualifications submitted in accordance with Section 13307 shall be filed with the county elections official, who shall cause the voters’ pamphlet, if any is required, to be mailed. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  135. 10541.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Polling places must open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m., unless all eligible voters in a precinct have already voted. Before 8 p.m., vote totals and other returns may not be announced or disclosed.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10541. The polls shall open at 7 a.m. and remain open until 8 p.m. In any precinct in which all of the eligible voters have voted prior to the time for closing the polls, the precinct board may thereupon close the polls, canvass the votes and make the returns as required by law. However, regardless of the time of closing the polls, no totals of votes cast or other returns shall be announced or disclosed prior to 8 p.m. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  136. 10542.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each participating landowner voting district’s principal act controls how ballots are delivered, voted, and returned in the general district election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10542. The principal act of each landowner voting district participating in the general district election shall govern the manner in which the ballot is delivered by the clerk or judge to a voter of that district, the method by which the voter casts his vote or votes, and the manner in which the ballot is returned by the voter to the clerk or judge and placed in the ballot box. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  137. 10543.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Election voting, canvassing at the polls, and delivery of returns must be handled as nearly as practicable under the general-election provisions of the code, unless this part provides otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10543. Voting shall be conducted, the canvass at the polls made, and the returns delivered to the county elections official, except as otherwise provided by this part, as nearly as practicable in accordance with the provisions of this code pertaining to general elections. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  138. 10544.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A district governing body may, by resolution, limit campaign contributions in elections for district offices.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10544. A governing body of a district may, by resolution, limit campaign contributions in elections to district offices. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  139. 10545.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The inspector must seal, label, and deliver the election envelope and related materials to the county elections official.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10545. The envelope, certificate with the roster, tally lists, and voter list, shall be all of the following: (a) Sealed in an envelope by the inspector in the presence of the judge and clerk. (b) Endorsed “Election returns of (naming the precinct) precinct.” (c) Directed to the county elections official. (d) Immediately delivered by the inspector or by a responsible person designated by him, to the county elections official. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 27. (SB 286) Effective January 1, 2018.)
  140. 10546.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Vote recounts in any general district election are governed by Chapter 12 of Division 15.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10546. Recount of votes in any general district election shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 15600) of Division 15. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  141. 10547.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must start the canvass of returns no later than the first Thursday after each general district election.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10547. The county elections official shall commence the canvass of the returns not later than the first Thursday after each general district election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  142. 10548.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The canvass must be conducted publicly by opening the returns, determining the vote for each person voted for, and declaring the results.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10548. The canvass shall be made in public and by opening the returns and determining the vote for each person voted for and declaring the results thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  143. 10549.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A roster, tally list, or certificate from a general district election cannot be set aside or rejected for a form defect if it can be satisfactorily understood.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10549. No roster, tally list, or certificate returned from any general district election shall be set aside or rejected for want of form if it can be satisfactorily understood. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  144. 10550.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    After the canvass result is declared, the county elections official must prepare and mail a result statement to each district secretary, and the statement must be signed, sealed, and include specified vote and candidate information.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10550. As soon as the result of the canvass by the county elections official is declared, the county elections official shall prepare and mail a statement of the result to the secretary of each district participating in the general district election. The statement shall be signed by the county elections official, authenticated by the seal of the county and shall show: (a) The number of ballots cast for elective offices of that district and, when directors of that district are elected by divisions, the number of ballots cast in each division. (b) The name of each candidate for an elective office of that district voted for and the office. (c) The number of votes cast in each precinct for each candidate. (d) When directors are elected by divisions, the number of votes cast in each division for each candidate for the office of director from that division. (e) The number of votes cast in the district for all other elective offices of that district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  145. 10551.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must declare the elected candidate or candidates by the Monday before the first Friday in December. If there is a tie, the official must notify the district governing body, which must notify the tied candidates, resolve the tie by lot, and declare the result.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10551. (a) No later than the Monday before the first Friday in December the county elections official shall declare the elected candidate or candidates. If there is but one person to be elected to an elective office, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast for the candidates for that office shall be declared elected. If there are two or more persons to be elected to an elective office, those candidates equal in number to the number to be elected who receive the highest number of votes for the office shall be declared elected. (b) If a tie vote makes it impossible to determine which of two or more candidates has been elected, the county elections official shall notify the governing body of the district thereof, and the governing body shall forthwith notify the candidates who have received the tie votes to appear before it either personally or by representative at a time and place designated by the governing body. The governing body shall, at that time and place, determine the tie by lot and the results thereof shall be declared by the governing body. The candidate so chosen shall qualify, take office and serve as though elected at the preceding general district election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  146. 10553.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The county elections official must immediately make and deliver a signed certificate of election to each person elected.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10553. The county elections official shall immediately make and deliver to each person elected a certificate of election signed by the county elections official. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  147. 10554.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elective officers covered by this part take office at noon on the first Friday in December after the general district election, and they must take the official oath and execute any bond required by the principal act before taking office.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10554. Elective officers, elected or appointed pursuant to this part, take office at noon on the first Friday in December next following the general district election. Prior to taking office, each elective officer shall take the official oath and execute any bond required by the principal act. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  148. 10555.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A landowner voting district election cannot be consolidated with a resident voter election, but other elections conducted by districts subject to this part may be consolidated with other Part 3 elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10555. Notwithstanding Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1000) of Division 1, no landowner voting district election shall be consolidated with any resident voter election regardless of whether it is held pursuant to this part. Except as specified in the preceding sentence, an election conducted by a district subject to this part may be consolidated with any other election pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 10400). (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  149. 10556.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Informal mistakes in a general district election, or related matters, do not invalidate the election if it was fairly conducted.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 4. UNIFORM DISTRICT ELECTION LAW [10500 - 10556] ( Part 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10556. No informalities in the conduct of the general district election or any matters related to it shall invalidate the election if fairly conducted. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  150. 106.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section allows a candidate who is a registered voter to gather signatures for and sign their own nomination papers, and allows a person helping gather signatures to also sign if otherwise qualified.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 106. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: (a) Any registered voter who is a candidate for any office may obtain signatures to and sign his or her own nomination papers. The candidate’s signature shall be given the same effect as that of any other qualified signer. (b) Any person engaged in obtaining signatures to the nomination papers of a candidate for any office or to any recall, initiative or referendum petition, may, if otherwise qualified to sign the papers or petition, sign the papers or petition. The signature of the person shall be given the same effect as that of any other qualified signer. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  151. 10600.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each voter may vote for as many candidates as there are seats to be filled on the governing board.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10600. When one member of the governing board of a school district or community college district is to be elected, the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. When two or more members are to be elected, the two or more candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected. Each voter may vote for as many candidates as there are members to be elected. The ballot shall contain instructions stating the maximum number of candidates for whom each voter may vote. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  152. 10601.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A community college district governing board may assign numbers to board seats by majority-vote resolution, and candidates must run for a specific numbered seat.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10601. Notwithstanding Section 10600, the governing board of any community college district may, by a resolution adopted by a majority vote of the board, assign a number to each seat on the board to be selected by lot. Once the numbers are assigned, any candidate for election to the board shall be required to run for a particular numbered seat on the board and be elected by the voters of the district at large. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  153. 10602.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Candidates in certain Section 5018 elections must state on their declaration whether they are running for the existing office or the new offices.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10602. (a) The forms for declaration of candidacy for governing board elections shall be in substantially the following form: “I, _____, do hereby declare myself as a candidate for election to the governing board of _____ District, of the County of ____; I am a registered voter; if elected I will qualify and serve to the best of my ability; and I request my name be placed on the official ballots of the district, for the election to be held on the ___ day of ____, 20__. Residence address: ” (b) In an election held under Section 5018 of the Education Code to elect additional governing board members, all candidates for member of the governing board shall also indicate on their declaration of candidacy whether they are candidates for the existing office or for the new offices. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 58, Sec. 11. (AB 3259) Effective January 1, 2019.)
  154. 10603.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets ballot-filing rules for school district and community college district governing board elections.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10603. (a) In any school district or community college district governing board election the name of any person shall be placed on the ballot, subject to Sections 35107 and 72103 of the Education Code, if there is filed with the county elections official having jurisdiction, not more than 113 days nor less than 88 days prior to the election, a declaration of candidacy containing the appropriate information in the blank spaces and signed by the person whose name is thereby to be placed on the ballot. (b) No candidate whose declaration of candidacy has been filed for any school district or community college district governing board election or county board of education election may withdraw as a candidate after the 88th day prior to the election. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except as provided in subdivision (d), no person shall file nomination papers for more than one district office, including a county board of education office, at the same election. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a proposal to form a unified school district is on the same ballot as the election of governing board members of that district, any candidate for a position on the existing governing board may file nomination papers for that position pursuant to subdivision (a) and may, at the same election, also file nomination papers for a position on the governing board of the proposed unified school district. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 54. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  155. 10604.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If an incumbent’s candidacy is not filed, or is withdrawn, by the 88th day before the election, other eligible people may file by the 83rd day; eligible filed candidates may also withdraw until the 83rd day.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5. SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD ELECTIONS [10600 - 10604] ( Part 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10604. (a) Notwithstanding Section 10603, if a declaration of candidacy for an incumbent member of a school district or community college district governing board or of a county board of education is not filed by 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election, or is filed but then is withdrawn before 5 p.m. on the 88th day before the election, any person, other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day, shall have until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before an election to file a declaration of candidacy for the elective office. (b) This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. If this section is applicable, notwithstanding Section 10603, a candidate whose declaration of candidacy has been filed for any school district or community college district governing board election or county board of education election may withdraw as a candidate until 5 p.m. on the 83rd day before the election. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 355, Sec. 14. (AB 1784) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  156. 10650.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5.5. Special District Elections [10650- 10650.] ( Part 5.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 754, Sec. 2. )

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    A special district’s governing body may, by resolution, switch to district-based elections without voter approval.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 5.5. Special District Elections [10650- 10650.] ( Part 5.5 added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 754, Sec. 2. ) ## 10650. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a governing body of a special district may require, by resolution, that the members of its governing body be elected using district-based elections, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 14026, without being required to submit the resolution to the voters for approval. A resolution adopted pursuant to this subdivision shall include a declaration that the change in the method of electing members of the governing body is being made in furtherance of the purposes of the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 14025) of Division 14 of the Elections Code). (b) For purposes of this section, “special district” means an agency of the state formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. “Special district” does not include a city, county, city and county, school or community college district, special assessment district, or district with appointed members on its governing body. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 754, Sec. 2. (AB 2389) Effective January 1, 2017.)
  157. 107.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Committees that pay to circulate certain petitions must create and provide an Official Top Funders sheet or disclosure statement with specified content and formatting.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 107. (a) (1) A committee formed pursuant to Section 82013 of the Government Code that pays for the circulation of a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition shall create an Official Top Funders sheet as follows, with all text in a black roman type with a type size of 14 point on a plain, contrasting background, and centered horizontally, except as described below. None of the text shall have its type condensed or have the spacing between characters reduced to be narrower than a normal roman type. Unless otherwise specified, the text shall not be boldface type. (2) At the top of the sheet shall appear the text “OFFICIAL TOP FUNDERS. Valid only for”, followed by a month and year that starts at most seven days after the date the top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code were last confirmed. This text shall be boldface type and with a type size of at least 16 point. (3) Next, separated by a blank horizontal line from the text in paragraph (2), shall appear the title of the initiative, referendum, or recall as it appears on the petition, in all capital letters. (4) (A) Next, separated by a blank horizontal line from the text in paragraph (3), shall appear a disclosure statement in a printed or drawn box with a black border. (B) At the top of the disclosure statement shall appear the text “Petition circulation paid for by” in boldface text. (C) Next, on a separate horizontal line, shall appear the name of the committee as it appears on the most recent Statement of Organization filed pursuant to Section 84101 of the Government Code. If the committee has any top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, it shall be followed by a blank horizontal line and then the underlined text “Committee major funding from:”. (D) The top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, if any, shall each be disclosed in boldface text on a separate horizontal line separate from any other text, in descending order, beginning with the top contributor who made the largest cumulative contributions, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, on the first line. (E) The committee, in its discretion, may include the underlined text “Endorsed by:”, followed by a list, not underlined, of up to three endorsers. The text pursuant to this subparagraph shall be separated from the text above and below it by a blank horizontal line. (F) The following line shall include the text “Latest Official Top Funders:” followed by either (i) the internet web page on the Secretary of State’s internet website that lists the “Official Top Funders” statements that are reported pursuant to subdivision (f), or (ii) the internet website described in subdivision (c). (5) If the petition is a state initiative petition, next, separated by at least two blank horizontal lines from the disclosures of paragraphs (4) and (5), shall appear the text “OFFICIAL TITLE AND SUMMARY (SAME AS ON PETITION)”, in boldface text in all capital letters. (6) If the petition is a state initiative petition, next, starting on a separate horizontal line, shall appear the text “The Attorney General of California has prepared the following circulating title and summary of the chief purpose and points of the proposed measure:”, in boldface text with a type size of 11 point. (7) If the petition is a state initiative petition, next, starting on a separate horizontal line, shall appear the Attorney General summary of the initiative as it appears on the initiative petition, in plain text with a type size of 11 point. (b) Notwithstanding any other law, a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition that requires voter signatures and for which the circulation is paid for by a committee formed pursuant to Section 82013 of the Government Code shall either include a disclosure statement on the petition that is displayed as follows or the circulator for the petition shall present as a separate document the Official Top Funders sheet described in subdivision (a) to a prospective signer of the petition. (1) The disclosure statement shall have a solid white background and shall be in a printed or drawn box with a black border and shall appear before that portion of the petition for voters’ signatures, printed names, and residence addresses. The text in the disclosure area shall be in a black Arial equivalent type with a type size of at least 10 point, with all lines centered horizontally in the disclosure area. (2) The top of the disclosure shall include the text “OFFICIAL TOP FUNDERS. Valid only for”, followed by a month and year that starts at most seven days after the date the top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code were last confirmed. The text of this paragraph shall be boldface. (3) Next shall appear, on a separate horizontal line, the text “Petition circulation paid for by”, followed by the name of the committee as it appears on the most recent Statement of Organization filed pursuant to Section 84101 of the Government Code. If the committee has any top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, it shall be followed by, on a separate horizontal line, the underlined text “Committee major funding from:”. (4) The top contributors as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, if any, shall each be disclosed in boldface text on a separate horizontal line separate from any other text, in descending order, beginning with the top contributor who made the largest cumulative contributions, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 84501 of the Government Code, on the first line. (5) The committee, in its discretion, may include the underlined text “Endorsed by:”, followed by a list, not underlined, of up to three endorsers. The text in this paragraph shall be separated from the text above and below it by a blank horizontal line. (6) The following line shall include the text “Latest info:” followed by the URL for either (A) the internet web page on the Secretary of State’s internet website that lists the “Official Top Funders” statements that are reported pursuant to subdivision (f), or (B) the internet website described in subdivision (c). The text specified in this paragraph shall be underlined. (c) Any committee formed pursuant to Section 82013 of the Government Code that pays for the circulation of a state or local initiative, referendum, or recall petition may create a page on an internet website that includes both of the following: (1) A prominent link to the most recent Official Top Funders sheet as described in subdivision (a). The Official Top Funders sheet that the page links to shall be in a format that allows it to be viewed on an internet website and printed out on a single page of paper. (2) A prominent link to the full text of the initiative or referendum. (d) The disclosure of a top contributor or endorser pursuant to this section need not include terms such as “incorporated,” “committee,” “political action committee,” or “corporation,” or abbreviations of these terms, unless the term is part of the contributor’s or endorser’s name in common usage or parlance. (e) If this section requires the disclosure of the name of a top contributor that is a committee pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 82013 of the Government Code and is a sponsored committee pursuant to Section 82048.7 of the Government Code with a single sponsor, only the name of the single sponsoring organization shall be disclosed. (f) A committee that circulates a state initiative, referendum, or recall petition shall submit the Official Top Funders sheet required by subdivision (a), and any updates to that statement, to the Secretary of State, who shall post that statement on the Secretary of State’s internet website along with the previous versions the committee submitted. (g) This section does not require a local elections official to verify the accuracy of the information required by this section or to re-approve the petition upon any updates the committee makes. (h) Signatures collected on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition are not invalid solely because the information required by this section was absent or inaccurate. (i) For purposes of this section, “endorser” means: (1) A business that has been in existence for at least two years and has had at least one full-time staffer during that period. (2) A non-profit organization that was not originally created for the purposes of serving as a committee, that has been in existence for at least two years, and either has received contributions from more than 50 donors in that period or has had at least one full-time staffer during that period. (3) A political party. (4) An individual, whose name may include their title if they are an elected official or represent one of the organizations described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 3. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  158. 10700.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor must call statewide special elections by proclamation, and for a congressional or legislative vacancy must issue the proclamation within 14 calendar days, unless Chapter 3 says otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10700. The Governor shall call all statewide special elections by issuing a proclamation pursuant to Section 12000. Except as provided by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10730), in the case of a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office the Governor shall issue a proclamation, within 14 calendar days of the occurrence of the vacancy, calling a special election in accordance with Section 10703. A copy of the proclamation shall be sent to the board of supervisors of each affected county. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  159. 10701.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Governor may choose not to issue an election proclamation when a congressional vacancy arises after nominations close in the final year of the term.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10701. (a) When a vacancy occurs in a congressional office after the close of the nomination period in the final year of the term of office, the Governor may decline to issue an election proclamation at his discretion. (b) When a vacancy occurs in a legislative office after the close of the nomination period in the final year of the term of office, no special election shall be held. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  160. 10702.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This chapter sets the procedures for nominating and electing candidates in special elections to fill certain vacancies, except where Chapter 3 applies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10702. Except as provided by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10730), this chapter provides the procedures for nomination and election of candidates at any special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress, State Senator, or Member of the Assembly. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  161. 10703.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Special elections to fill certain vacancies must be held on a Tuesday 126 to 140 days after the Governor’s proclamation, unless paragraph (2) allows up to 200 days for consolidation, and special or primary elections generally cannot be held the day after a state holiday.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10703. (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress, State Senator, or Member of the Assembly shall be conducted on a Tuesday at least 126 days, but not more than 140 days, following the issuance of an election proclamation by the Governor pursuant to Section 1773 of the Government Code. (2) A special election to fill a vacancy in an office listed in paragraph (1) may be conducted within 200 days following the proclamation in order to consolidate the election or the primary election with an election occurring wholly or partially within the same territory in which the vacancy exists. (b) Except as provided in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10730), a special election or a primary election shall not be conducted on the day after a state holiday. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 854, Sec. 6. (AB 3284) Effective January 1, 2025.)
  162. 10704.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section sets the timing and filing rules for special primary elections to fill vacancies, and specifies what the sample ballot must say.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10704. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on the 9th Tuesday or, if the 9th Tuesday is the day of or the day following a state holiday, the 10th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which the vacancy is to be filled. Candidates at the primary election shall be nominated in the manner set forth in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 8000) of Part 1 of Division 8, except that nomination papers shall not be circulated more than 73 days before the primary election, shall be left with the county elections official for examination not less than 53 days before the primary election, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State not less than 53 days before the primary election. (b) A special primary election shall be held in the district in which the vacancy occurred on the 10th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election at which the vacancy is to be filled if both of the following conditions apply: (1) The 10th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election is an established election date pursuant to Section 1000. (2) A statewide or local election occurring wholly or partially within the same territory in which the vacancy exists is scheduled for the 10th Tuesday preceding the day of the special general election. (c) The sample ballot for a special election shall contain a written explanation of the election procedure for voter-nominated office as specified in subdivision (b) of Section 9083.5. Immediately after the explanation shall be printed the following: “If one candidate receives more than 50% of the votes cast at the special primary election, the candidate will be elected to fill the vacancy and no special general election will be held.” (d) On the ballot for a special election, immediately before or above the first contest for a voter-nominated office, the following words shall be printed: “Voter-Nominated Offices All voters may vote in these contests. Candidates display a party preference (or None) for the information of voters. This is not a party endorsement or approval.” (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 676, Sec. 9. (AB 1219) Effective January 1, 2024.)
  163. 10705.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says candidates are listed on one ballot, and a candidate who gets a majority of votes is declared elected unless subdivision (b) applies.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10705. (a) All candidates shall be listed on one ballot and, except as provided in subdivision (b), if any candidate receives a majority of all votes cast, he or she shall be declared elected, and no special general election shall be held. (b) If only one candidate qualifies to have his or her name printed on the special general election ballot, that candidate shall be declared elected, and no special general election shall be held. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 42. (SB 6) Effective January 1, 2010. Operative January 1, 2011, pursuant to Sec. 67 of Ch. 1.)
  164. 10706.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If no candidate gets a majority of votes, the top two vote-getters from the special primary go on the special general election ballot; tie votes are handled under Section 8142(b).

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10706. If no candidate receives a majority of votes cast, the names of the candidates who receive the highest or second highest number of votes cast at the special primary election shall be placed on the special general election ballot. In the case of a tie vote, subdivision (b) of Section 8142 shall apply. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 3, Sec. 33. (AB 1413) Effective February 10, 2012.)
  165. 10707.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    When a vacancy election is consolidated with a statewide election, the vacancy candidates must be placed immediately before the candidates for the same seat on the ballot, unless the elections official chooses to print a separate, distinct ballot.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10707. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, whenever a special general election, or a special primary election, to fill a vacancy in Congress or the State Legislature is consolidated with a statewide election, the candidates to fill the vacancy shall appear on the consolidated ballot immediately preceding the candidates for that same seat in Congress or the seat in the Legislature that most nearly encompasses the same geographical area at the statewide election, or the elections official at his or her option may print a separate and distinct ballot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  166. 10720.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Vacancy in Senate [10720- 10720.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a U.S. Senate vacancy occurs, the Governor may appoint a temporary replacement and must issue a writ of election for a statewide general election; election officials must add a prescribed notice to certain voter materials and ballots.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Vacancy in Senate [10720- 10720.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 10720. (a) If a vacancy occurs in the representation of this state in the Senate of the United States, the Governor may appoint and commission an elector of this state who possesses the qualifications for the office to temporarily fill the vacancy until a person is elected at a statewide general election to hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term and is admitted to the vacated seat by the United States Senate. The person so elected shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term. (b) The Governor shall issue a writ of election for a statewide general election to fill a vacancy described in subdivision (a) in accordance with the following: (1) If the vacancy occurs 148 days or more before the regularly scheduled statewide primary election next following the occurrence of the vacancy, a statewide primary election and a statewide general election to fill the vacancy shall be held on the same dates as, and consolidated with, the regularly scheduled statewide primary and general elections, respectively, next following the occurrence of the vacancy. (2) If the vacancy occurs less than 148 days before the regularly scheduled statewide primary election next following the occurrence of the vacancy, a statewide primary election and a statewide general election to fill the vacancy shall be held on the same dates as, and consolidated with, the second regularly scheduled statewide primary and general elections, respectively, next following the occurrence of the vacancy. (c) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), if an election date prescribed by subdivision (b) would occur after the expiration of the term in which the vacancy occurred, the Governor shall consult with the Secretary of State as to whether it is practical to issue a writ of election to fill the vacancy before the expiration of the term. If the Governor determines, in the Governor’s discretion, that it is practical, the Governor may issue a writ of election for special statewide primary and general elections to fill the vacancy. (d) Notwithstanding any other law, the following apply whenever an election to fill a vacancy in the United States Senate is consolidated with a statewide election and appears on the same ballot as a regular election for the term of the Senate seat subsequent to the term in which the vacancy occurred: (1) The candidates for the election to fill the vacancy shall appear on the consolidated ballot immediately after the candidates for the regular election for the succeeding term. (2) Elections officials who provide voter information guides, sample ballots, and ballot materials shall include on those materials a notice that advises voters that the ballot includes elections for the succeeding term and for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacated Senate seat. The notice shall appear in boldface type and in a clearly legible font size. The Secretary of State shall prescribe the language for the notice. (3) Elections officials who provide ballots for a consolidated election pursuant to this section shall include on the ballot, in a box immediately above the spaces on the ballot for United States Senate elections, a notice that advises voters that the ballot includes elections for the succeeding term and for the remainder of the unexpired term of the vacated Senate seat. The notice shall appear in a boldface type and a clearly legible font size. The Secretary of State shall prescribe the language for the notice. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 316, Sec. 1. (AB 1495) Effective January 1, 2022.)
  167. 10730.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    This section says how candidates are nominated and elected in a special election to fill a House vacancy caused by a catastrophe.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10730. (a) This chapter provides the procedures for nomination and election of candidates at a special election to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives caused by a catastrophe. (b) The procedures provided by Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 10700) shall apply to special elections to the extent those provisions are not inconsistent with this chapter or Section 8 of Title 2 of the United States Code. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 306, Sec. 2. (SB 211) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  168. 10731.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    This section defines “catastrophe,” “vacancy,” and “disappearance” for the chapter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10731. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Catastrophe” means a natural or man-made event that causes a vacancy in at least 101 of the offices of the United States House of Representatives, including at least one of the offices representing California, or at least one-fourth of the total number of offices representing California. (b) “Vacancy” means the death or disappearance, as a result of a catastrophe, of a Representative in Congress. (c) “Disappearance” means the inability to establish conclusively whether a Representative in Congress has survived a catastrophe. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 306, Sec. 3. (SB 211) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  169. 10732.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    After a catastrophe, the Governor must issue a proclamation calling a special election within seven calendar days.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10732. Within seven calendar days of a catastrophe, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling a special election pursuant to Section 10703. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
  170. 10733.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    This section sets timing rules for special elections to fill certain congressional vacancies caused by a catastrophe.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10733. (a) In the event of a catastrophe that causes a vacancy in at least 101 of the offices of the United States House of Representatives, including at least one of the offices representing California, a special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Representative in Congress shall be conducted on a Tuesday not more than 49 days following the announcement of the vacancy by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives pursuant to subsection (b) of Section 8 of Title 2 of the United States Code. Notwithstanding Section 10732, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the special election within one day of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives announcing the vacancy. In the event of a catastrophe that causes a vacancy in at least one-fourth of the total offices of the United States House of Representatives representing California but not a vacancy in at least 101 of the offices of the United States House of Representatives, the special election shall occur on a Tuesday not more than 49 days following the issuance of an election proclamation by the Governor. (b) A special election may be conducted within 75 days following the proclamation in order that the special election may be consolidated with the next regularly scheduled statewide election or local election occurring wholly or partially within the same territory in which the vacancy exists, provided that the voters eligible to vote in the local election comprise at least 50 percent of all the voters eligible to vote on the vacancy. (c) A special election to fill a vacancy caused by a catastrophe that causes vacancies in at least 101 of the offices of the United States House of Representatives pursuant to subdivision (a) shall not be conducted if any of the following is scheduled to occur within 75 days of the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives calling the vacancy: (1) A regularly scheduled general election for the vacant office. (2) A special election for the vacant office, conducted pursuant to a proclamation issued by the Governor prior to the date on which the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives announced the vacancy. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 306, Sec. 4. (SB 211) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  171. 10734.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    This section bars a special primary election for a special general election under this chapter and sets nomination rules and filing deadlines for candidates.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10734. A special primary election shall not be held for a special general election conducted pursuant to this chapter. Candidates at the special general election shall be nominated in the manner set forth in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 8000) of Part 1 of Division 8, except that nomination papers shall not be circulated more than 46 days before the special general election, shall be left with the county elections official for examination not less than 39 days before the special general election, and shall be filed with the Secretary of State not less than 35 days before the special general election. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 161, Sec. 26. (AB 2608) Effective August 22, 2022.)
  172. 10735.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. )

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    In certain catastrophe-related special elections, county elections officials must deliver requested vote-by-mail ballots within 15 days, and ballots must meet postmark and receipt deadlines. The Secretary of State must authorize any extension of canvassing, result-announcement, or certification deadlines.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735] ( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735] ( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 3. Vacancies in Congressional Offices caused by Catastrophe [10730 - 10735] ( Chapter 3 added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. ) ## 10735. (a) (1) In the case of a special election due to a catastrophe that causes a vacancy in at least 101 offices of the United States House of Representatives, the county elections official shall, to the greatest extent practicable, deliver vote by mail ballots requested pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3101) of Division 3 not later than 15 days after the date on which the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives announces the vacancy. (2) In the case of a special election due to a catastrophe that causes a vacancy in at least one-fourth of the total offices of the United States House of Representatives representing California but not a vacancy in at least 101 of the offices of the United States House of Representatives, the county elections official shall, to the greatest extent practicable, deliver vote by mail ballots requested pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3101) of Division 3 not later than 15 days after the date on which the Governor issues the proclamation calling the election to fill the vacancy. (b) A vote by mail ballot cast pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3101) of Division 3 in a special general election conducted pursuant to this chapter shall be postmarked not later than the date of the election, shall be received by the county elections official not later than 45 days after the date on which the elections official transmitted the ballot to the voter, and shall comply with all other relevant requirements of this code. (c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any deadlines relating to canvassing, announcement of election results, or certification of election results may be extended for a reasonable period of time to facilitate the tabulating and processing of ballots cast pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3101) of Division 3. An extension of a deadline pursuant to this section must be authorized by the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 560, Sec. 8. (AB 1417) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  173. 108.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The pages of a petition may be bound together by any reasonable method, including staples.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Petitions and Petition Signers [100 - 108] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 108. Notwithstanding any other law, the pages of a petition may be bound together by any reasonable method, including the use of staples. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 563, Sec. 4. (SB 47) Effective January 1, 2020.)
  174. 11.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State may call meetings of county and city elections officials and registrars of voters, with their legislative bodies’ approval, to discuss election-law administration and uniform procedures.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 - 362] ( Division 0.5 heading added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 17. ) ## CHAPTER 1 General Provisions [1. - 21] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11. On written call of the Secretary of State, the county elections officials, city elections officials, and registrars of voters of this state may meet with the approval of their legislative bodies, at the time and place within this state designated in the call, to discuss matters affecting the administration of the election laws and to promote uniformity of procedure in those matters. Meetings shall not exceed three in any calendar year. Any deputy of a county elections official, city elections official, or registrar of voters, designated for the purpose by his or her principal, may attend these meetings, alone or with his or her principal. The actual and necessary expenses of the county elections official, city elections official, or registrar of voters, and of a deputy, incurred in traveling to and from meetings and in attending the same, for each officer for any one meeting, shall be a charge of the county or city of the elections official or registrar, and payable as other county or city charges. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  175. 1100.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Election Day [1100- 1100.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Elections may be held only on a Tuesday and not on the day before, the day of, or the day after a state holiday.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 - 1500] ( Division 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Election Day [1100- 1100.] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 1100. No election shall be held on any day other than a Tuesday, nor shall any election be held on the day before, the day of, or the day after, a state holiday. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 20. Effective September 30, 1996.)
  176. 11000.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says Division 11 covers recall of specified California elective officers and judges, but it does not override city or county charters or related recall ordinances.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11000. This division governs the recall of elective officers of the State of California and of all counties, cities, school districts, county boards of education, community college districts, special districts, and judges of courts of appeal and superior courts. It does not supersede the provisions of a city charter or county charter, or of ordinances adopted pursuant to a city charter or county charter, relating to recall. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 3. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  177. 11001.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For this division, judges of courts of appeal are treated as state officers, and judges of superior courts are treated as county officers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11001. For the purposes of this division, judges of courts of appeal shall be considered state officers, and judges of superior courts shall be considered county officers. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 4. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  178. 11002.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “elections official” for recall elections under this division.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11002. For the purposes of this division, “elections official” means one of the following: (a) A county elections official in the case of the recall of elective officers of a county, school district, county board of education, community college district, or resident voting district, and of judges of superior courts. (b) A city elections official, including, but not necessarily limited to, a city clerk, in the case of the recall of elective officers of a city. (c) The secretary of the governing board in the case of the recall of elective officers of a landowner voting district or any district in which, at a regular election, candidate’s nomination papers are filed with the secretary of the governing board. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 5. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  179. 11003.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “governing board” for this division.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11003. For the purposes of this division, “governing board” means a city council, the board of supervisors of a county, the board of trustees of a school district or community college district, or the legislative body of a special district, as the context requires. In the case of the recall of a superior court judge, “governing board” means the board of supervisors. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 6. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  180. 11004.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section defines “local officer” for this division.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11004. For the purposes of this division, a “local officer” is an elective officer of a city, county, school district, community college district, or special district, or a judge of a superior court. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 7. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.)
  181. 11005.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Recall proponents must be registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction of the officer they want to recall.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11005. The proponents of a recall must be registered voters of the electoral jurisdiction of the officer they seek to recall. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  182. 11006.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Recall proceedings may be started for any elective officer by serving, filing, and publishing or posting a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition under the chapter.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11006. Proceedings may be commenced for the recall of any elective officer, including any officer appointed in lieu of election or to fill a vacancy, by the service, filing and publication or posting of a notice of intention to circulate a recall petition pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  183. 11007.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Proceedings may not be started against certain local officers in specified recall-election timing situations, except for a person appointed under Section 10229 because no one was nominated.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [11000 - 11007] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11007. Except when a person has been appointed to office pursuant to Section 10229 because no person had been nominated to office, proceedings may not be commenced against an officer of a city, county, special district, school district, community college district, or county board of education in the event of one or more of any of the following: (a) He or she has not held office during his current term for more than 90 days. (b) A recall election has been determined in his or her favor within the last six months. (c) His or her term of office ends within six months or less. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  184. 11020.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A notice of intention for a recall must include the officer’s name and title, a brief reason statement, signer details, and enough proponents to meet the subdivision (b) minimum.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11020. (a) The notice of intention shall contain all of the following: (1) The name and title of the officer sought to be recalled. (2) A statement, not exceeding 200 words in length, of the reasons for the proposed recall. (3) The printed name, signature, and residence address, including street and number, city, and ZIP Code, of each of the proponents of the recall. If a proponent cannot receive mail at the residence address, the proponent shall provide an alternative mailing address. The notice of intention shall include at least the number of proponents specified in subdivision (b). (4) The provisions of Section 11023. (b) (1) For a state office, and for a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 50, or equal to five times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher. (2) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is at least 1,000 but less than 100,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30, or equal to three times the number of signatures required to have been filed on the nomination paper of the officer sought to be recalled, whichever is higher. (3) For a local office where the number of registered voters in the electoral jurisdiction is less than 1,000, the minimum number of proponents listed on the notice of intention is 30. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 791, Sec. 1. (AB 2584) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  185. 11021.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The notice of intention must be served on the officer being recalled, and the original notice must be filed with an affidavit within seven days after service.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11021. A copy of the notice of intention shall be served by personal delivery, or by certified mail, on the officer sought to be recalled. Within seven days of serving the notice of intention, the original thereof shall be filed, along with an affidavit of the time and manner of service, with the elections official or, in the case of the recall of a state officer, the Secretary of State. A separate notice of intention shall be filed for each officer sought to be recalled. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 714, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  186. 11022.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Proponents must publish a copy of the notice at their expense, unless timely newspaper publication is not possible; then they must post it in at least three public places in the recalled officer’s jurisdiction.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11022. A copy of the notice, except the provisions required by paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be published at the proponents’ expense pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Publication shall be required unless there is no newspaper of general circulation able to provide timely publication in the jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled. If this publication is not possible, the notice, except the provisions required by paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11020, shall be posted in at least three public places within the jurisdiction of the officer to be recalled. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 791, Sec. 2. (AB 2584) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  187. 11023.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    An officer being recalled may file a short answer within 7 days after the notice of intention is filed, and if an answer is filed, the officer must also serve a copy on a proponent.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11023. (a) Within seven days after the filing of the notice of intention, the officer sought to be recalled may file with the elections official, or in the case of a state officer, the Secretary of State, an answer, in not more than 200 words, to the statement of the proponents. (b) If an answer is filed, the officer shall, within seven days after the filing of the notice of intention, also serve a copy of it, by personal delivery or by certified mail, on one of the proponents named in the notice of intention. (c) The answer shall be signed and shall be accompanied by the printed name and business or residence address of the officer sought to be recalled. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  188. 11024.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The statement and answer are only for voter information, and mistakes in form or substance do not affect the election’s validity.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 2. The Notice of Intention, Statement, and Answer [11020 - 11024] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11024. (a) The statement and answer are intended solely for the information of the voters. No insufficiency in form or substance thereof shall affect the validity of the election proceedings. (b) This section shall not be deemed to make the statement and answer, or the authors of the statement or answer, free or exempt from any civil or criminal action or penalty because of any false, slanderous, or libelous material included in the statement or answer. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 791, Sec. 3. (AB 2584) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  189. 11040.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A recall petition may be divided into duplicate sections, and each section may contain any number of pages.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11040. (a) The petition may consist of any number of separate sections, which shall be duplicates except as to signatures and matters required to be affixed by signers and circulators. The number of signatures attached to each section shall be at the pleasure of the person soliciting the signatures. (b) Each section of the petition may consist of any number of separate pages. A page shall consist of each side of a sheet of paper on which any signatures appear. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  190. 11041.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Recall petition proponents must use the official format, and each page must include specified information before signatures are added.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11041. (a) The proponents shall use the recall petition format provided by the Secretary of State and available from the county elections official or the Secretary of State. Before any signature may be affixed to a recall petition, each page of each section must bear all of the following in no less than 8-point type: (1) (A) (i) If the officer sought to be recalled is a state officer, a request that an election be called to elect a successor to the officer. (ii) If the officer sought to be recalled is a justice of the Supreme Court or of a court of appeal, as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 16 of Article VI of the California Constitution, a request that the Governor appoint a successor to the officer. (B) The petition shall not include a request for a successor to be elected or appointed if the officer sought to be recalled is a local officer. (2) A copy of the notice of intention, including the statement of grounds for recall. For purposes of this paragraph, the copy of the notice of intention shall contain the names of at least 10 recall proponents that appear on the notice of intention and that are selected by the proponents. The elections official shall not require the names of more than 10 proponents to be included as part of the language of the notice of intention. The provisions of Section 11023 do not need to be included as part of the language of the notice of intention. (3) The answer of the officer sought to be recalled, if any. If the officer sought to be recalled has not answered, the petition shall so state. (4) For a recall of a member of the governing board of a school district, the estimate of the county elections official, in consultation with the school district, of the cost of conducting the special election. (b) All petition sections shall be printed in uniform size and darkness with uniform spacing. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 791, Sec. 4.5. (AB 2584) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  191. 11042.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Recall petition proponents must file blank petition copies and related proof on time, and no one may sign until the petition form and wording are cleared.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11042. (a) Within 10 days after filing of the answer to the notice of intention, or, if no answer is filed, within 10 days after the expiration of the seven-day period specified in Section 11023, the proponents shall file two blank copies of the petition with the elections official in his or her office during normal office hours as posted or, in the case of a recall of a state officer, with the Secretary of State, in his or her office during normal office hours as posted, who shall ascertain if the proposed form and wording of the petition meets the requirements of this chapter. (b) At the time of the filing of the two blank copies of the petition, the proponents shall also file proof of publication of the notice of intention, if the notice of intention was published, or an affidavit of posting of the notice of intention, if the notice of intention was posted. The elections official or, in the case of a recall of a state officer, the Secretary of State, shall, within 10 days of receiving the blank copies of the petition, notify the proponents in writing of his or her finding. (c) If the elections official finds that the requirements of this chapter are not met, the elections official shall include in his or her findings a statement as to what alterations in the petition are necessary. The proponents shall, within 10 days after receiving the notification, file two blank copies of the corrected petition with the elections official in his or her office during normal office hours as posted. The 10-day correction notification period and the 10-day filing period for corrected petitions shall be repeated until the elections official or the Secretary of State finds no alterations are required. (d) No signature may be affixed to a recall petition until the elections official or, in the case of the recall of a state officer, the Secretary of State, has notified the proponents that the form and wording of the proposed petition meet the requirements of this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  192. 11042.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    For a recall petition about a local officer, the county elections official must make the petition available for public inspection for 10 days. During that period, voters or the elections official may seek a writ or injunction, but the request must be filed by the end of the 10-day period.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11042.5. (a) For a petition for the recall of a local officer, the county elections official shall make a copy of the petition available for public examination in the elections official’s office for 10 days, which shall run concurrently with the 10-day review period for the elections official to determine whether the form and wording of the petition are sufficient pursuant to Section 11042. (b) (1) During the public examination period described in subdivision (a), a voter of the applicable electoral jurisdiction or the elections official may seek a writ of mandate or an injunction requiring any or all of the statement of the proponents or the answer of the officer included with the petition to be amended or deleted. The writ of mandate or injunction request shall be filed no later than the end of the 10-day public examination period. (2) A peremptory writ of mandate or an injunction shall issue only upon clear and convincing proof that the material in question is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 791, Sec. 5. (AB 2584) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  193. 11043.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Recall petition pages must be formatted so each signer enters required identifying details and, in some cases, a warning statement; the page must also leave specified blank margins and verification space.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11043. (a) The petition sections shall be designed so that each signer shall personally affix all of the following: (1) The signer’s signature. (2) The signer’s printed name. (3) The signer’s residence address, giving street and number, or if no street or number exists, adequate designation of residence so that the location may be readily ascertained. (4) The name of the incorporated city or unincorporated community in which the signer resides. (5) If the petition does not include the disclosure statement described by subdivision (b) of Section 107, the following text on a separate horizontal line below the signer’s printed name and above the signer’s signature: “DO NOT SIGN UNLESS you have seen Official Top Funders sheet and its month is still valid.” The text “DO NOT SIGN UNLESS” shall be in all capitals and in boldface. The other text shall be capitalized as shown and shall not be in boldface. (b) A margin, at least one inch wide, shall be left blank across the top of each page of the petition. A margin, at least one-half inch wide, shall be left blank along the bottom of each page of the petition. (c) A space, at least one inch wide, shall be left blank after each name for the use of the elections official in verifying the petition. (Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 887, Sec. 8. (SB 1360) Effective January 1, 2023.)
  194. 11043.5.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    The Secretary of State must provide a recall petition format to county elections officials, and proponents of a recall election must use that format.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11043.5. (a) The Secretary of State shall provide to county elections officials a recall petition format for distribution to proponents of a recall. The recall petition format shall be made available upon request by the county elections official and by the Secretary of State. (b) The recall petition format made available pursuant to this section shall be utilized by proponents of a recall election. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 714, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1997.)
  195. 11044.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Separate petitions are required to propose the recall of each officer.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11044. Separate petitions are necessary to propose the recall of each officer. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)
  196. 11045.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Only qualified registered voters in the officer’s electoral jurisdiction may sign the recall petition, and a person meeting Section 102 requirements may circulate it.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11045. Only registered voters of the electoral jurisdiction of the officer sought to be recalled are qualified to sign a recall petition for that officer. A person who meets the requirements of Section 102 may circulate the petition. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 27. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  197. 11046.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    Each section of a recall petition must have an attached declaration signed by the circulator that meets Section 104.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11046. To each section of a petition shall be attached a declaration, signed by the circulator thereof, that complies with Section 104. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 278, Sec. 28. (SB 213) Effective January 1, 2014.)
  198. 11047.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    If a recall petition is circulated in more than one county, each section must show the county name, and only registered voters of that county may sign that section.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 1. General Procedures: General Provisions and Initial Steps in the Recall [11000 - 11047] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## ARTICLE 3. Recall Petition [11040 - 11047] ( Article 3 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11047. When a petition is circulated in more than one county for the recall of an officer, each section of the petition shall bear the name of the county for which it is circulated, and only registered voters of that county may sign that section. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 156, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
  199. 11100.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Recall of State Officers: Intermediate Steps in the Recall [11100 - 11110] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    This section says the chapter applies only to the recall of state officers.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Recall of State Officers: Intermediate Steps in the Recall [11100 - 11110] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11100. (a) This chapter applies only to the recall of state officers. (b) In addition to this chapter, Sections 13 to 18, inclusive, of Article II of the California Constitution and the applicable provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11000) and Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11300) shall govern the recall of state officers. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 328, Sec. 62. (SB 1330) Effective January 1, 2011.)
  200. 11101.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Recall of State Officers: Intermediate Steps in the Recall [11100 - 11110] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )

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    A recall petition is presumed to contain enough signatures of registered voters unless an official investigation proves otherwise.

    ## Elections Code - ELEC ## DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 - 11386] ( Division 11 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## CHAPTER 2. Recall of State Officers: Intermediate Steps in the Recall [11100 - 11110] ( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ## 11101. Unless and until it is otherwise proven upon official investigation, it shall be presumed that the petition presented contains the signatures of the requisite number of registered voters. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 714, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1997.)

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