California · Elections Code
ELEC §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.
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This statute directs that election laws be interpreted broadly to achieve their purposes, and minor errors or irregularities do not invalidate elections if substantial compliance with the law has occurred.
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