California · Elections Code
ELEC §9106: Any elector of the county may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the county counsel to be amended.
What this law says, in plain English
County voters may petition for a court order requiring the county counsel to amend a ballot title or summary.
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Any elector of the county may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the county counsel to be amended. The court shall expedite hearing on the writ. A peremptory writ of mandate shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the ballot title or summary is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Section 9105.
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