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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 1§ 19608 Library District Election Ballots

§ 19608 Library District Election Ballots

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§ 19608 Library District Election Ballots

Key Takeaways

  • •The election for a library district follows the same rules as other elections in the state.
  • •The ballot will have the words 'For library district' on it.
  • •You vote by writing 'Yes' or 'No' next to those words on the ballot.

Example

You go to vote in your local election and see a question about creating a new library district.

On the ballot, you'll see the words 'For library district.' If you want the library district, you write 'Yes' next to it. If you don't want it, you write 'No'. It's just like voting for anything else in the election.

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

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§ 19608 Library District Election Ballots

The election shall be conducted in accordance with the general election laws of this state, where applicable, without reference to form of ballot or manner of voting, except that the ballots shall contain the words, “For library district,” and the voter shall write or print after the words on his ballot the word “Yes,” or the word “No.” (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

library districtgeneral election lawsballotYesNo

Related Statutes

  • § 18333 Union High School Library District Election
  • § 19601 Library District Formation Petition
  • § 19611 Library District Formation
  • § 19613 Library District Rejection Delay
  • § 19614 Library District Establishment Records

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 19608.
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