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HomeElections CodeDiv. 8Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 8§ 8141 Nonpartisan Office Runoff Candidates

§ 8141 Nonpartisan Office Runoff Candidates

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§ 8141 Nonpartisan Office Runoff Candidates

Key Takeaways

  • •If no one wins a nonpartisan office in the first election, there will be another election.
  • •The candidates in the next election are the ones who got the most votes but didn't win in the first election.
  • •The number of candidates in the next election is twice the number of spots left to fill, or fewer if there aren't enough candidates.

Example

Imagine a school election where 2 spots are open for student council, but no one wins in the first vote.

The next vote will have the top 4 students who got the most votes but didn't win. If only 3 students ran, then all 3 would be in the next vote.

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

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§ 8141 Nonpartisan Office Runoff Candidates

If no candidate has been elected to a nonpartisan office pursuant to Section 8140 or if the number of candidates elected at the primary election is less than the total number to be elected to that office, then candidates for that office at the ensuing election shall be those candidates not elected at the primary who received the next highest number of votes cast for nomination to that office, equal in number to twice the number remaining to be elected to that office, or less, if the total number of candidates not elected is less. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8145 Nomination Certificates For Local Offices
  • § 8148 Candidate Nomination Certificates
  • § 8062 Nomination Signature Requirements
  • § 8106.5 Special Election Filing Deadlines
  • § 8147 Nomination Certificates Issuance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 8141.
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