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California Statute
§ 15105 Challenges

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Voter Challenges Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15106 Applicable law; burden of proof

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Certification and Reporting Results Voter Challenges Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15109 Conduct of counting and canvassing of vote by mail ballots

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15110 Reports to secretary of state

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15111 Comparison of lists

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Voter List Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15112 Consolidated elections

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 2: Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15150 Semifinal official canvass

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 3: Semifinal Official CanvassArticle 1: General Provisions

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

California Statute
§ 15278 Comparison of vote by mail voters' list with roster of voters

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: Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15320 Processing and counting of vote by mail ballots and mail ballot precinct ballots

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 4: Official CanvassArticle 2: Processing Vote By Mail Ballots And Mail Ballot Precinct Ballots

Topics: Ballot Custody Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15321 Tabulation of votes for statewide election or special election to fill vacancy in congressional or legislative office

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 4: Official CanvassArticle 2: Processing Vote By Mail Ballots And Mail Ballot Precinct Ballots

Topics: Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 15392 Acceptance of documents

Code: Division 15: Semifinal Official Canvass, Official Canvass, Recount, And Tie Vote ProceduresChapter 4.5: 2024 Presidential General Election

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Signature Verification

California Statute
§ 17504 [Repealed] Repealed

Code: Division 17: Retention And Preservation Of Election RecordsChapter 6: Miscellaneous Provisions

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 17505 [Repealed] Repealed

Code: Division 17: Retention And Preservation Of Election RecordsChapter 6: Miscellaneous Provisions

Topics: Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 18577 Unlawful interference with return of completed vote by mail ballot

Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 6: Corruption Of The Voting ProcessArticle 4: Corruption Of Voting

Topics: Ballot Custody Enforcement Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 18578 Unlawful signature on vote by mail ballot

Code: Division 18: Penal ProvisionsChapter 6: Corruption Of The Voting ProcessArticle 4: Corruption Of Voting

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Ballot Rejection and Curing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Statute
§ 19280 Requirements for certification or conditional approval of remote accessible vote by mail system

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19281 Certification or conditional approval of remote accessible vote by mail system required before use

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19283 Remote accessible vote by mail systems standards

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Responsibilities - Election Officials Accessibility and Voter Assistance Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19284 Application for certification or conditional approval; certification process

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

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

California Statute
§ 19285 Use of state-approved agency or expert technicians; report

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

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

California Statute
§ 19286 Responsibility for costs

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Election Costs Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19287 Public review period and public hearing

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19288 Report

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19289 Certification report available to public

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19290 Notification of defect, fault, or failure

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

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

California Statute
§ 19291 Change or modification

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

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

California Statute
§ 19292 Injunctive and administrative relief

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Causes of Action Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19293 Relief for unauthorized change or undisclosed defect, fault, or failure

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Causes of Action Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Statute
§ 19294 Injunctive relief requiring compliance

Code: Division 19: Certification Of Voting SystemsChapter 3.5: Certification Of Remote Accessible Vote By Mail Systems

Topics: Causes of Action Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Regulation
§ 19075 Additional Identification or Residency Verification to Vote in Federal Elections

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 1: Voter RegistrationArticle 2.5: Statewide Voter Registration System

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Eligibility Voter Registration Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Regulation
§ 19091 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Processing and Return Status

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 1: Voter RegistrationArticle 2.5: Statewide Voter Registration System

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

California Regulation
§ 19092 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Reason Codes

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 1: Voter RegistrationArticle 2.5: Statewide Voter Registration System

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

California Regulation
§ 20050 Overseas Citizen Affidavit of Registration

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 1: Voter RegistrationArticle 4: Overseas Citizens Registration and Voting

Topics: Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Regulation
§ 20051 Overseas Citizens Absent Voters' Ballots

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 1: Voter RegistrationArticle 4: Overseas Citizens Registration and Voting

Topics: Military and Overseas Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Regulation
§ 20130 Purpose

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Regulation
§ 20132 Drop Box Design and Requirements

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20133 Determination of Drop-off Locations and Number of Drop Boxes

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20134 Accessibility of Ballot Drop Boxes

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Accessibility and Voter Assistance Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20135 Drop-off Location and Drop Box Security

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20136 Drop-off Location and Drop Box Hours. Public Notification. Collection Times

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Public Disclosure and Reporting Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box Voter Education and Outreach

California Regulation
§ 20137 Ballot Collection Procedures and Chain of Custody

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Ballot Custody Election Security Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20138 Processing of Retrieved Ballots

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 3: Voting LocationsArticle 1: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote-by-Mail Drop-Off Locations

Topics: Ballot Custody Responsibilities - Election Officials Ballot Drop Box

California Regulation
§ 20910 Applicability of this Chapter

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 1: General

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Petition Requirements Provisional Voting Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

California Regulation
§ 20960 Signature Verification Process

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 6: Signature Comparison

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

California Regulation
§ 20961 Signature Verification Technology

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 6: Signature Comparison

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Signature Verification

California Regulation
§ 20962 Signature Verification Training

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 6: Signature Comparison

Topics: Petition Requirements Responsibilities - Election Officials Signature Verification

California Regulation
§ 20970 Signature Withdrawal

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

California Regulation
§ 20990 Vote-By-Mail Ballot Processing and Return Status

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 9: Processing of Vote-by-Mail and Provisional Ballots

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting Voting Equipment and Technology

California Regulation
§ 20991 Standards for Valid and Invalid Vote-By-Mail Ballots

Code: Title 2: AdministrationDivision 7: Secretary of StateChapter 8.3: Petition Processing, Signature Verification, Ballot Processing, and Ballot CountingArticle 9: Processing of Vote-by-Mail and Provisional Ballots

Topics: Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results Ballot Rejection and Curing Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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