California · Elections Code

ELEC §15321: For any statewide election or special election to fill a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office, votes cast by vote by mail ballot and votes cast at the polling place shall be tabulated by p

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This statute requires that votes cast by mail and votes cast at polling places be tabulated for statewide and special congressional or legislative elections.

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For any statewide election or special election to fill a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office, votes cast by vote by mail ballot and votes cast at the polling place shall be tabulated by precinct.

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