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Code: Division 13: Ballots, Sample Ballots, And Voter PamphletsChapter 2: Forms Of Ballots: Ballot Order
Topics: Terms of Office U.S. Congressional Special Elections Vacancies
Code: Division 13: Ballots, Sample Ballots, And Voter PamphletsChapter 2: Forms Of Ballots: Ballot Order
Topics: Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Special Elections
Code: Division 13: Ballots, Sample Ballots, And Voter PamphletsChapter 2: Forms Of Ballots: Ballot Order
Topics: Definitions Contents and Design Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies
Code: Division 13: Ballots, Sample Ballots, And Voter PamphletsChapter 3: Ballot Printing SpecificationsArticle 1: General Provisions
Code: Division 14: Election Day ProceduresChapter 2: Precinct Supplies
Topics: Timing of Elections Responsibilities - Election Officials Vacancies
Code: Division 14: Election Day ProceduresChapter 3: Procedures At PollsArticle 5: Provisional Voting
Topics: Definitions Responsibilities - Election Officials Emergency Events and Powers Voter Registration Provisional Voting
Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 1: Preparation For Canvass
Topics: Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Vacancies Voting Equipment and Technology
Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 3: Semifinal Official CanvassArticle 2: Automated Count In A Central Location
Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Emergency Events and Powers
Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 3: Semifinal Official CanvassArticle 5: Manual Vote Count In The Precinct
Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Emergency Events and Powers
Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 5: Announcement Of Results
Code: Division 16: Elections ContestsChapter 8: Court's Decisions, Judgment, And DeterminationsArticle 1: General Elections
Topics: Contests or Protests Vacancies
Code: Division 17: Retention And Preservation Of Election RecordsChapter 5: Recall Petitions
Topics: Petition Requirements Responsibilities - Election Officials Recall Elections
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 4: Election CampaignsArticle 5: Misrepresentation By Candidates
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 4: Election CampaignsArticle 7: Electioneering
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 4: Election CampaignsArticle 7: Electioneering
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 1: Improper Signature-gathering Tactics
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 1: Improper Signature-gathering Tactics
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 1: Improper Signature-gathering Tactics
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 2: False Or Ineligible Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 2: False Or Ineligible Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 2: False Or Ineligible Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 2: False Or Ineligible Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 2: False Or Ineligible Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 3: Improper Payments To Prevent Petition Circulation And Filing
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 3: Improper Payments To Prevent Petition Circulation And Filing
Topics: Withdrawal Enforcement Election Offenses Recall Elections
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 3: Improper Payments To Prevent Petition Circulation And Filing
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 4: Threats And Theft To Prevent Petition Circulation And Filing
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 4: Threats And Theft To Prevent Petition Circulation And Filing
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 5: Refusal Of Circulators To Turn In Petitions
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 6: Misuse Of Signatures On Petition
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 7: False Affidavits Concerning Petitions
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 7: False Affidavits Concerning Petitions
Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 7: Initiative, Referendum, And RecallArticle 9: Misuse Of Campaign Funds
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 2: Secretary Of State Requirements
Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Emergency Events and Powers
Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 4: Elections Using Voting MachinesArticle 3: Precincts And Board Members
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6: Supervisorial Districts
Topics: Terms of Office Recall Elections Vacancies
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.9: County of Orange Citizens Redistricting Commission
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 6.9: County of Orange Citizens Redistricting Commission
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 7: City ElectionsArticle 1: General Law Cities
Topics: Terms of Office Redistricting Recall Elections Vacancies
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 7: City ElectionsArticle 2: Chartered Cities
Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Terms of Office Recall Elections Vacancies
Code: Division 21: State And Local ReapportionmentChapter 8: Special Districts
Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Terms of Office Redistricting Vacancies
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 6: Fair Political Practices CommissionChapter 5: Campaign Finance Reform
Topics: Definitions Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Recall Elections
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3.6: Electronic Poll Books
Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Emergency Events and Powers Voting Equipment and Technology
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 5: Election Petition Signature Verification Random Sampling Verification MethodologyArticle 1: General Provisions
Topics: Petition Requirements Ballot Access - Candidate Recall Elections
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 7: Signature Withdrawal
Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Petition Requirements Responsibilities - Election Officials Recall Elections Signature Verification
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 10: California State Auditor's OfficeChapter 1: RedistrictingSubchapter 2: Applicant Review Panel
Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 10: California State Auditor's OfficeChapter 1: RedistrictingSubchapter 2: Applicant Review Panel