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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 1§ 1180 Special Election Procedures

§ 1180 Special Election Procedures

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§ 1180 Special Election Procedures

This law says that a special election has to be run the same way as a regular election, following all the usual steps and rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •All parts of a special election (notice, voting, counting, etc.) must follow the Uniform District Election Law.
  • •Election officials have to be appointed and voting locations set up.
  • •Ballots are printed, polls opened and closed, votes counted, and results declared just like any other election.

Example

A town council member resigns and the town needs to pick a replacement before the next regular election.

The town must announce the special election, set up voting places, print ballots, hire election workers, open and close the polls, count the votes, and announce the winner just like they would for any normal election.

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

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§ 1180 Special Election Procedures

The special election shall be called, noticed, held, and conducted, election officers appointed, voting precincts designated, candidates nominated, ballots printed, polls opened and closed, ballots counted and returned, returns canvassed, results declared, certificates of election issued, oaths of office administered, and all other proceedings incidental to and connected with the election shall be regulated and done, in accordance with the provisions of law regulating elections conducted pursuant to the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code). (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 221, Sec. 73. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

special electionUniform District Election LawPart 4Division 10 of the Elections Code

Related Statutes

  • § 1174 District Formation Petition Requirements
  • § 1178 District Formation Election Rules
  • § 1179 Memorial District Formation Election
  • § 1182 District Formation Election Results
  • § 1183 District Formation Evidence

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1180.
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