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HomeEducation CodeCh. 3Art. 12§ 18513 Bond Election Ballot Rules

§ 18513 Bond Election Ballot Rules

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§ 18513 Bond Election Ballot Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Voting is done with a simple ballot that says 'Bonds—Yes' or 'Bonds—No'.
  • •You mark your choice with a cross (+) next to 'Yes' or 'No' using a pencil or ink.
  • •After voting, you give your ballot to the inspector, who puts it in the ballot box while you watch.
  • •The judges write down your name on the poll list to show you voted.

Example

Your town wants to build a new school and needs money, so they ask people to vote on whether to issue bonds (like borrowing money).

You go to vote and see a ballot with 'Bonds—Yes' and 'Bonds—No'. You put a cross next to 'Yes' if you want the new school or 'No' if you don’t. Then you give your ballot to the inspector, who drops it in the box, and the judges write your name down.

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§ 18513 Bond Election Ballot Rules

Voting shall be by ballot, without reference to the general election law in regard to form of ballot or manner of voting, except that the words to appear on the ballot shall be “Bonds—Yes” and “Bonds—No.” Persons voting at the bond election shall put a cross (+) upon their ballot with pencil or ink, after the words “Bonds—Yes” or “Bonds—No,” as the case may be, to indicate whether they have voted for or against the issuance of the bonds. The ballot shall be handed by the elector voting to the inspector, who shall then, in his presence, deposit it in the ballot box, and the judges shall enter the elector’s name on the poll list. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Bonds—YesBonds—Noballotcross (+)inspectorpoll list

Related Statutes

  • § 19724 Bond Election Voting Rules
  • § 18333 Union High School Library District Election
  • § 18510 Library District Bond Elections
  • § 18511 Bond Issuance Costs Coverage
  • § 18515 Bond Approval Certification Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 18513.
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