California · Elections Code
ELEC §15632: In lieu of the returns as reported in the official canvass, upon completion of the recount showing that a different candidate was nominated or elected, that a different presidential slate of electors
What this law says, in plain English
This statute addresses election recounts. When a recount shows different results than the official canvass, the recount results replace the original reported returns for determining nominees, elected candidates, or presidential electors.
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