Voter Registration Agencies in California

February 16, 2022 2:40 pmFebruary 16, 2022 2:49 pm

California law provides for voter registration agencies in Division 2, Chapter 6. Section 2400 provides that it is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to facilitate compliance with the requirements set forth in the federal National Voter...

Election Contests in California

February 9, 2022 6:46 amFebruary 9, 2022 6:58 am

There are extensive rules for conducting election contests in the State of California. These rules are contained in Division 16 of the state’s Election Code. Chapter 1 deals with General Provisions. Section 16000 requires the general election contest provisions of...

California Recall Election Cost $243 Million; Not $81 Million Estimated

November 11, 2021 11:39 amNovember 11, 2021 11:39 am

The price tag has come out: the 2021 California Recall election of Gov. Gavin Newsom cost taxpayers $243 million, the Secretary of State reported Thursday. “On July 1, 2021, the Department of Finance notified the Governor, the Secretary of State,...