§ 15761 Special Election Procedures

Public Utilities Code·California

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•A special election is called by a local government rule (ordinance).
•The rule must say why the election is happening, when, where people vote, and who runs each voting place.
•The election must happen at least 74 days after the rule is made public.

Example

Your town wants to vote on building a new park.

The town leaders must write a rule saying when and where the vote happens, who will help at the voting places, and wait at least 74 days before holding the vote.

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§ 15761 Special Election Procedures

The special election shall be called by ordinance by each board of supervisors. The ordinance shall specify the purpose and time of the election, establish the election precincts, and designate the polling places and the names of the election officers for each precinct. The election shall be held on the next established election date not less than 74 days after completion of publication of the ordinance. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1146.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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special election ordinance board of supervisors election precincts polling places election officers

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 15761.

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