Affidavits of Registration – California Globe

Rules for New Resident Voters

February 14, 2022 6:21 amFebruary 14, 2022 6:24 am

California’s Elections Code in Division 3, Chapter 5 deals with new resident application and voting procedures. Section 3400 requires registration for new residents to be in progress beginning with the 14th day prior to an election and ending on the...

Penal Provisions of the Elections Code, Voter Registration and Candidate Nominations

February 4, 2022 3:15 pmFebruary 4, 2022 3:21 pm

There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 1 contains General Provisions. Section 18000 states that Division 18 applies to all elections. Section 18001 provides that, upon a conviction for...

Retaining and Preserving California Election Records

February 4, 2022 6:59 amFebruary 4, 2022 7:23 am

California’s Elections Code requires the retention and preservation of specified election records pursuant to Division 17. Chapter 1 deals with Affidavits of Registration and Voter Registration Indexes. Section 17000 requires the elections official to preserve all canceled original affidavits of...