California · Elections Code
ELEC §6640: The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, compile and file in his or her office a statement of the canvassed returns filed with him or her by the election officials
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This statute requires the Secretary of State to compile and file election returns within 32 days after an election.
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The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, compile and file in his or her office a statement of the canvassed returns filed with him or her by the election officials. The compiled statement shall show for each group the total of the votes received, the votes received in each county, and the names of the candidates comprising that group.
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