California · Elections Code

ELEC §3118: The elections official shall include with the ballot a declaration to be signed by the military or overseas voter that a material misstatement of fact in completing the ballot may be grounds for a con

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Elections officials must include a declaration with ballots for military and overseas voters warning that material misstatements may constitute perjury under state or federal law.

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The elections official shall include with the ballot a declaration to be signed by the military or overseas voter that a material misstatement of fact in completing the ballot may be grounds for a conviction of perjury under the laws of this state or the United States.

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