California · Elections Code
ELEC §7915: In counties where members of county councils are to be elected by district, a person seeking election as a member of a county council may seek election only in the district in which she or he resides.
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A person running for county council in a district-based election system must reside in the district where they seek election.
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In counties where members of county councils are to be elected by district, a person seeking election as a member of a county council may seek election only in the district in which she or he resides.
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