California’s Elections Code

California’s Rules for Military and Overseas Voters

February 20, 2022 3:13 pmFebruary 20, 2022 2:33 pm

California’s Elections Code provides extensive rules for military and overseas voters including applications and voting procedures. These provisions are contained in Division 3, Chapter 2. Section 3101 requires the Secretary of State to see that Chapter 2 is properly enforced....

Preelection Residency Confirmation Procedures in California

February 18, 2022 3:30 pmFebruary 18, 2022 12:25 pm

California’s Elections Code provides for residency confirmation procedures in Division 2, Chapter 3, Article 2. Section 2220 requires the county elections official to conduct a preelection residency confirmation procedure as provided in this article. This procedure must be completed by...

California’s Conditional Voter Registration

February 17, 2022 6:53 amFebruary 17, 2022 6:55 am

California’s Elections Code provides a conditional voter registration program. It is contained in Division 2, Chapter 2, Article 4.5 and contains Sections 2170 – 2173. Section 2170 defines a “conditional voter registration” to mean “a properly executed affidavit of registration...

Election Management Systems in California

February 15, 2022 3:47 pmFebruary 15, 2022 2:50 pm

California’s Elections Code contains provisions related to election management systems in Division 2, Chapter 7. Section 2500 defines an “election management system” as a system that is used by a county in the state to track voter registration or voter...

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...

Rules for New Citizen Voters in California

February 13, 2022 3:25 pmFebruary 13, 2022 8:57 am

California’s Elections Code provides in Division 3, Chapter 6 for new citizens application and voting procedures. Section 3500 provides that a new citizen is eligible to register and vote at the office of, or at another location designated by, the...

California’s Local Elections Procedures

February 13, 2022 8:43 amFebruary 13, 2022 8:49 am

California’s Elections Code provides numerous rules for local and consolidated elections in Division 10. Part 1 deals with General Provisions and Chapter 1 deals with Voters and Procedure. Section 10000 provides that every person is entitled to vote at a...