Elec. Code, § 1002 · Chapter 1. Election Dates
Elec. Code, § 1002
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Except as provided in Section 1003, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all state, county, municipal, district, and school district elections shall be held on an established election date.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 19. Effective September 30, 1996.
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