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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3Art. 4§ 23351 Election Proclamation Publication Requirements

§ 23351 Election Proclamation Publication Requirements

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§ 23351 Election Proclamation Publication Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Before an election, the government must tell people about it in the newspaper.
  • •This notice must be printed once a week for three weeks.
  • •The first notice must be at least 70 days before the election.

Example

Imagine your town is having a vote to build a new park.

The town must put an ad in the local newspaper at least once a week for three weeks, starting no later than 70 days before the vote. This way, everyone knows when and why the vote is happening.

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

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§ 23351 Election Proclamation Publication Requirements

The proclamation and notice of election provided for pursuant to this article shall be published at least once a week for three weeks commencing not less than 70 days prior to the date of the election in a newspaper of general circulation in each affected county. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 370. Note: This text was suspended from June 21, 1984, until Jan. 1, 1985, during operation of the temporary amendment by Stats. 1984, Ch. 226.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

electionproclamationcirculationoperationamendment

Related Statutes

  • § 23350 County Creation Election Notice
  • § 23374.2 Election Proclamation Publication Requirements
  • § 23551 County Consolidation Election Notice
  • § 23352 County Seat And Officers Election
  • § 23353 County Election Notice Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23351.
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