Wat. Code, § 22970.5 · Article 7. Runoff Elections
Wat. Code, § 22970.5
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The runoff election shall be held on the last Tuesday in November, next following the general election, between the two candidates who secure the greatest number of votes for the elective office at the general district election.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WAT§ionNum=22970.5.
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