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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 6§ 9502 School Measure Argument Deadline

§ 9502 School Measure Argument Deadline

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§ 9502 School Measure Argument Deadline

Key Takeaways

  • •There's a deadline to send in your arguments for or against a school measure before an election.
  • •The deadline is set so there's enough time to print the arguments and let people look at them for 10 days.
  • •You can change your arguments up until the deadline.
  • •The deadline will be announced publicly.

Example

If your school wants to build a new playground and there's a vote, you can write why you think it's a good or bad idea.

You have to send your reasons to the election person before the deadline they set. You can change your reasons until that deadline. They'll print your reasons and let everyone see them for 10 days before the vote.

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

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§ 9502 School Measure Argument Deadline

Based on the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments, and to permit the 10-calendar-day public examination as provided in Section 9509, the person conducting the election shall fix and determine a reasonable date prior to the election after which no arguments for or against any school measure may be submitted to him or her for printing and distribution to the voters. Notice of the date fixed shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code. Arguments may be changed until and including the date fixed by the person conducting the election. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 9509 Public Election Document Access
  • § 13313 Candidate Statement Public Access
  • § 17200 Petition Retention And Destruction
  • § 13501 Voter Party Preference Rules
  • § 18523 Election Bribery Prohibition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9502.
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