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HomeElections CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2§ 3118 Military Voter Perjury Declaration

§ 3118 Military Voter Perjury Declaration

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§ 3118 Military Voter Perjury Declaration

Key Takeaways

  • •Military and overseas voters must sign a statement with their ballot.
  • •If they lie on the ballot, they can be punished for perjury.
  • •Perjury means they could face legal trouble for lying.

Example

A soldier voting from another country fills out their ballot but lies about where they live.

If they sign the statement and lie, they could be in trouble for perjury, just like lying in court.

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

Official Source
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§ 3118 Military Voter Perjury Declaration

The elections official shall include with the ballot a declaration to be signed by the military or overseas voter that a material misstatement of fact in completing the ballot may be grounds for a conviction of perjury under the laws of this state or the United States. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 744, Sec. 21. (AB 1805) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

elections officialdeclarationmilitary or overseas votermaterial misstatement of factconviction of perjury

Related Statutes

  • § 3109 Military Voter Ballot Replacement
  • § 3110 Military Voter Late Registration
  • § 3122 Military Voter Ballot Errors
  • § 10240 Election Ballot Preparation
  • § 10241 Election Officer Oath Requirement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 3118.
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