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HomeElections CodeDiv. 12Ch. 1§ 12000 Governor'S Election Proclamation

§ 12000 Governor'S Election Proclamation

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§ 12000 Governor'S Election Proclamation

This law says the Governor has to officially announce every statewide election at least 148 days before it happens, and tell the counties about it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The Governor must issue a proclamation for each statewide election.
  • •The proclamation must be signed, sealed, and sent out at least 148 days before the election.
  • •It must list the election date and any offices that will be filled.
  • •Copies of the proclamation must be sent to every county’s board of supervisors.

Example

The Governor is preparing for the next statewide primary election.

The Governor signs a proclamation with the state seal, says when the primary will be and which offices are on the ballot, and then sends copies of that paper to each county's board of supervisors.

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§ 12000 Governor'S Election Proclamation

For each statewide election, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the election. The proclamation shall be issued by the Governor under his or her hand and the Great Seal of the state no later than the 148th day prior to the election and shall state the time of the election and the offices, if any, to be filled. Copies of the proclamation shall be transmitted by the Governor to the boards of supervisors of the counties. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

statewide electionproclamationGovernorGreat Seal of the state148th day prior to the electionboards of supervisors of the counties

Related Statutes

  • § 10700 Governor Calls Special Elections
  • § 12001 Special Local Election Proclamation
  • § 14 Disaster Election Procedures
  • § 14000 Voter Time Off Work
  • § 14001 Employer Election Notice Posting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 12000.
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