Elec. Code, § 338.6 · Chapter 4. Definitions
Elec. Code, § 338.6
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Precinct” means a geographical area within a county that is made up of voters and is formed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 12200) of Division 12. All voters from the same precinct are assigned to a specific polling place for an election. In an election conducted using vote centers, eligible voters from any precinct within the county can use any vote center located within the county.
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History
Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 5. (SB 286) Effective January 1, 2018.
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