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California Statute
§ 9144 Suspension and reconsideration of ordinance

Code: Division 9: Measures Submitted To The VotersChapter 2: County ElectionsArticle 2: Referendum

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Petition Requirements Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 9146 Procedure on ordinances against which protest is filed

Code: Division 9: Measures Submitted To The VotersChapter 2: County ElectionsArticle 2: Referendum

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 9237 Suspension and reconsideration of ordinance

Code: Division 9: Measures Submitted To The VotersChapter 3: Municipal ElectionsArticle 2: Referendum

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Petition Requirements Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Voter Registration

California Statute
§ 9244 Failure of legislative body to pass repeal over veto

Code: Division 9: Measures Submitted To The VotersChapter 3: Municipal ElectionsArticle 2: Referendum

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 10418 Consolidation with statewide election, special election, or election held pursuant to Section 1302 or 1303

Code: Division 10: Local, Special, Vacancy, And Consolidated ElectionsPart 3: Consolidation Of Elections

Topics: Polling Places Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 13109.7 Use of alternate ballot order pilot project; report

Code: Division 13: Ballots, Sample Ballots, And Voter PamphletsChapter 2: Forms Of Ballots: Ballot Order

Topics: Terms of Office Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests Vacancies

California Statute
§ 15551 Contest or criminal prosecution

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 8: Disposition Of Ballots And Supplies By The Elections Official

Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 15634 Scope of chapter

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 9: RecountArticle 3: Voter-requested Recounts

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Certification and Reporting Results Contests or Protests Recounts

California Statute
§ 16000 Applicability

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 1: General Provisions

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Contests or Protests Recounts

California Statute
§ 16002 "Contestant" and "defendant" defined

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 1: General Provisions

Topics: Definitions Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16003 Priority of action or appeal

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 1: General Provisions

Topics: U.S. Presidential Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16100 Causes for contest of election

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 2: Grounds For Contest

Topics: Contests or Protests Voting Rights

California Statute
§ 16101 Contest of right of another candidate to nomination to same office

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 2: Grounds For Contest

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16201 Irregularity or improper conduct

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 3: Contests At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16202 Annulment or setting aside election

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 3: Contests At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16203 Setting aside election on account of illegal votes

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 3: Contests At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16204 Setting aside election on account of eligible voters being denied right to vote

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 3: Contests At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Voter Eligibility Voting Rights

California Statute
§ 16300 Annulment or setting aside nomination due to irregularity or improper conduct

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 4: Contests At Primary Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16400 Written statement of contest

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16401 Verification and filing of statement of contest

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Ties Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16402 Reception of illegal votes alleged as cause of contest

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16402.5 Setting aside election on account of eligible voters being denied right to vote

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Voter Eligibility Voting Rights

California Statute
§ 16403 Grounds of contest alleged with certainty

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16404 Affidavit

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Certification and Reporting Results Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16420 Naming of defendant in affidavit

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 2: Primary Elections

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California Statute
§ 16421 Filing of affidavit

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 2: Primary Elections

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16440 Applicability of article

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 3: Contests Other Than Recount

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Qualifications - Candidates Election Offenses Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16441 Jurisdiction

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 3: Contests Other Than Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16442 Service of affidavit

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 3: Contests Other Than Recount

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16443 Answer or cross-contest affidavit

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 3: Contests Other Than Recount

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California Statute
§ 16444 Appearance

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 3: Contests Other Than Recount

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California Statute
§ 16460 Applicability of article

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16461 Jurisdiction

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests Recounts

California Statute
§ 16462 Filing of affidavit; mailing of affidavit to defendant

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16463 Candidates at primary election

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16464 Filing of affidavit by defendant

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16465 Appearance of defendant

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16466 Special appearance; demurrer or objection

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16467 Answer; hearing and determination of contest

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 5: Form Of Contest StatementArticle 4: Contests Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16500 Notification of statements filed; designation of time and place of hearing

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 1: Contest Procedures At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16501 Citation

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 1: Contest Procedures At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16502 Subpoenas for witnesses

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 1: Contest Procedures At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16503 Liability of contestant

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 1: Contest Procedures At General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16520 Presentment of affidavits; designation of time and place of hearing

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 2: Contest Procedures At Primary Elections: Contests Other Than Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16521 Citation

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 2: Contest Procedures At Primary Elections: Contests Other Than Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16540 Presentment of affidavits; designation of time and place of hearing

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 6: Elections Official's DutiesArticle 3: Contest Procedures At Primary Elections: Involving A Recount

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16600 Determination of contested election

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 7: Court's DutiesArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16601 Opening of ballots and recount

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 7: Court's DutiesArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests Recounts

California Statute
§ 16602 Governing law; dismissal

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 7: Court's DutiesArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

California Statute
§ 16603 Findings of fact and conclusions of law; judgment

Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 7: Court's DutiesArticle 1: General Elections

Topics: Contests or Protests

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