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HomeElections CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 3§ 10240 Election Ballot Preparation

§ 10240 Election Ballot Preparation

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§ 10240 Election Ballot Preparation

This law says the city elections official must print the ballots and get all the needed supplies and equipment, then make sure they get to every voting place before the polls open on election day.

Key Takeaways

  • •The elections official must have ballots printed.
  • •They must also get the supplies and equipment listed in other sections.
  • •All items must be delivered to each precinct before the polls open on election day.

Example

On the day of a city election, the elections official orders the ballots, picks up voting booths and pens, and ships them to each neighborhood polling site early in the morning.

The official follows the law by having the ballots printed and the supplies ready, then delivering everything to each precinct before voters arrive to vote.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 10240 Election Ballot Preparation

The city elections official shall have the necessary ballots printed and shall procure and furnish to the election officers the necessary supplies and equipment as specified in Sections 14105 and 14110. The elections official shall see that they are properly distributed to each precinct prior to the opening of the polls on the day of election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

ballotssupplies and equipmentSections 14105 and 14110precinctelections official

Related Statutes

  • § 12109 Central Ballot Tally Notice
  • § 14103 Ballot Delivery To Precincts
  • § 14104 Polling Place Ballot Delivery
  • § 2191 Voter Participation Records Access
  • § 4103 Mail Ballot Deadline Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10240.
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