Elec. Code, § 6420 · Article 7. Canvass of Returns. Certificate of Election
Elec. Code, § 6420
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, compile and file in his or her office a statement of the canvassed returns filed with him or her by the county elections officials.
The compiled statement shall show for each candidate the total of the votes received and the votes received in each county.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.
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- Official file
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