California · Government Code

GOV §23731: The county elections official shall prepare and mail to each eligible registered voter in the county a sample ballot.

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The county elections official shall prepare and mail to each eligible registered voter in the county a sample ballot. In all other respects, the election shall be held and conducted, the returns canvassed and the result declared by the governing body in the same manner as provided by law for general elections.

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