California · Elections Code
ELEC §16703: If in any election contest it appears that another person than the defendant has the highest number of legal votes, the court shall declare that person elected.
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In an election contest, if another person receives more legal votes than the defendant, the court must declare that person elected.
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If in any election contest it appears that another person than the defendant has the highest number of legal votes, the court shall declare that person elected.
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