California’s Elections Code – Page 2

General Law City Elections in California

February 12, 2022 3:32 pmFebruary 12, 2022 2:52 pm

California’s Elections Code provides a number of laws related to city elections in General Law Cities. These are contained in Division 21, Chapter 7, Article 1. Section 21600 specifies that Article 1 applies to a general law city that elects...

Penal Provisions of the Elections Code – Voting Process

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There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 6 deals with Corruption of the Voting Process. Article 1 deals with General Provisions. Section 18500 provides that any person who commits...

Penal Provisions of the Elections Code: Election Campaigns

February 9, 2022 3:15 pmFebruary 9, 2022 2:10 pm

There are penal, or criminal, provisions of California’s Elections Code. These laws are provided in Division 18. Chapter 4 deals with Election Campaigns. Article 1 deals with Campaign Literature. Section 18301 provides that, in addition to any other penalty, a...

California Ballot Titles

February 8, 2022 6:22 amFebruary 8, 2022 6:31 am

California’s Elections Code provides rules for ballot titles that are used for measures submitted to the voters. These rules are found in Division 9, Chapter 1, Article 5. Section 9050 requires that, after the Secretary of State determines that a...

California Political Party Qualifications

February 6, 2022 4:10 pmFebruary 6, 2022 4:17 pm

California’s Elections Code provides Political Party Qualifications in Division 5, Chapter 1. Section 5000 defines the term “party” and Chapter 1 applies to political bodies and to parties. Section 5001 specifies when a group of electors desires to qualify a...

Elections to Fill Vacancies in California

February 6, 2022 9:20 amFebruary 6, 2022 9:26 am

California’s Elections Code provides a number of statutory provisions related to filling vacancies in elected offices. These provisions are found in Division 10, Part 6 of the Elections Code. Chapter 1 deals with the nomination of candidates for legislative and...

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...