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HomeElections CodeDiv. 17Ch. 6§ 17501 Precinct Map Filing Requirements

§ 17501 Precinct Map Filing Requirements

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§ 17501 Precinct Map Filing Requirements

After each election, the county elections official must send precinct maps to the Secretary of State, but can instead send a written note if the maps haven't changed.

Key Takeaways

  • •The official must file maps after each election unless there are no changes.
  • •If there are no changes, a written statement can be submitted in place of the maps.
  • •The Secretary of State keeps all filed maps and statements for 12 years and can share them when asked.

Example

After the November election, the county elections official checks the current precinct maps and sees they are exactly the same as the ones already on file.

Instead of mailing another set of maps, the official writes a short statement saying 'no changes were made' and sends that to the Secretary of State.

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

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§ 17501 Precinct Map Filing Requirements

Following each general election, the county elections official shall file copies of all precinct maps with the Secretary of State. If there is no change in the precinct maps from those maps that are currently on file, in lieu of filing copies of those maps with the Secretary of State, the elections official may submit a written statement informing the Secretary of State of that fact. The Secretary of State shall maintain a file of all the copies for 12 years and shall, upon request, make them available for examination. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

general electionprecinct mapsSecretary of Statewritten statement

Related Statutes

  • § 18503 Employer Election Violation Fines
  • § 18504 Voting Corruption Notice Requirements
  • § 2402 Voter Registration Act Compliance
  • § 2407 Voter Registration Reporting Requirements
  • § 6901 Electoral Candidate Notification Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 17501.
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