Elec. Code, § 15276 · Article 5. Manual Vote Count in the Precinct
Elec. Code, § 15276
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The precinct board members shall ascertain the number of votes cast for each person and for and against each measure in the following manner:
One precinct board member shall read from the ballots. As the ballots are read, at least one other precinct board member shall keep watch of each vote so as to check on any possible error or omission on the part of the officer reading or calling the ballot.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Repealed and added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 1073, Sec. 27. Effective January 1, 1999.
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