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§ 337 "Partisan office" or "party-nominated office" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties U.S. Presidential Electoral College

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§ 338 "Party" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

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§ 338.5 Polling place defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Polling Places

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§ 338.6 Precinct defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Polling Places Election Precincts

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§ 339 "Precinct board" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Election Precincts Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 340 "Presidential primary" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections U.S. Presidential

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§ 341 "Primary election" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections

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§ 342 "Proponent or proponents of an initiative or referendum measure" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Initiatives and Referenda Petition Requirements

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§ 343 "Proponent or proponents of a recall petition" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Recall Elections

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§ 344 "Punchcard" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 345 "Punching" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 346 "Rebuttable presumption" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 348 "Regular election" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 349 "Residence" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 349.5 Roster defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter List

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§ 350 "School measure" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 351 "School office" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 352 "School officer" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 353 "Section" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 353.5 "Semifinal official canvass" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 354 "Shall" and "may" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 354.5 "Signature" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility Accessibility and Voter Assistance Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 355 "Software" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Contents and Design Cybersecurity Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 356 "Special election" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Special Elections

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§ 356.5 Spouse defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 357 "Statewide election" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 357.5 Vote center defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

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§ 358 "Vote tabulating device" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 359 "Voter" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration

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§ 359.2 Voter list defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Voter List

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§ 359.5 "Voter-nominated office" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Primary Elections Political Parties U.S. Congressional

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§ 360 "Voting device" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 361 "Voting machine" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 362 "Voting system" defined

Code: Division 0.5: Preliminary Provisions Chapter 4: Definitions

Topics: Definitions Vote Counting and Canvassing Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 2051 "Visually impaired" defined

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 1: Voter Qualifications Article 3: Visually Impaired Voters

Topics: Definitions Accessibility and Voter Assistance

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§ 2101 Person entitled to register to vote or preregister to vote

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 2: Registration Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Voter Eligibility Voter Registration

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§ 2166.7 Confidentiality for public safety officer

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 2: Registration Article 4: Forms

Topics: Definitions Causes of Action Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration

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§ 2170 Conditional voter registration; provisional ballot; nonprovisional ballot

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 2: Registration Article 4.5: Conditional Voter Registration

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 2262 Definitions

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 4.5: California New Motor Voter Program

Topics: Definitions Automatic Registration

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§ 2301 International election observers

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 5: Voter Bill Of Rights

Topics: Definitions Polling Places Certification and Reporting Results Recounts

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§ 2401 Definitions

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 6: Voter Registration Agencies

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration

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§ 2500 "Election management system" defined

Code: Division 2: Voters Chapter 7: Election Management Systems

Topics: Definitions Voter Registration Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 3020 Receipt of vote by mail ballots; timely casting

Code: Division 3: Vote By Mail Voting, New Resident, And New Citizen Voting Chapter 1: Vote By Mail Application And Voting Procedures

Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 3025 Regulations establishing guidelines

Code: Division 3: Vote By Mail Voting, New Resident, And New Citizen Voting Chapter 1: Vote By Mail Application And Voting Procedures

Topics: Definitions Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 4004 All-mail ballot election by small city or eligible entity

Code: Division 4: Mail Ballot Elections Chapter 1: Conditions For Mail Ballot Election

Topics: Definitions Special Elections Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 5000 Definition of "party"; applicability of chapter

Code: Division 5: Political Party Qualifications Chapter 1: New Party Qualifications

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Definitions Political Parties

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§ 6000.1 "Generally advocated for or recognized candidate" or "recognized candidate"

Code: Division 6: Presidential Elections Part 1: Partisan Presidential Primaries Chapter 1: Democratic Presidential Primary Article 1: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Ballot Access - Candidate Primary Elections Political Parties U.S. Presidential

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§ 6882 Income tax return defined

Code: Division 6: Presidential Elections Part 1: Partisan Presidential Primaries Chapter 7: Income Tax Return Disclosure Requirements

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§ 6900 "Elector" and "presidential elector" defined

Code: Division 6: Presidential Elections Part 2: Elections For Presidential Electors Chapter 1: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Public Disclosure and Reporting U.S. Presidential

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§ 7000 References to "registration" or "affiliation"

Code: Division 7: Political Party Organization And Central Committee Elections Part 1: General Provisions Chapter 1: Maintenance Of Records Of Membership Of State And County Central Committees

Topics: Definitions Political Parties

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