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HomeElections CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 4§ 10260 Election Vote Counting Procedures

§ 10260 Election Vote Counting Procedures

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§ 10260 Election Vote Counting Procedures

This law says that after an election, the votes have to be counted, the results posted, and all election supplies and records sent back to the city elections official to be handled according to election rules.

Key Takeaways

  • •Votes must be counted after the election.
  • •The election result must be posted for everyone to see.
  • •All supplies and records from the election must be returned to the city elections official.
  • •The official must dispose of those items according to the election code.

Example

A town holds a mayoral election. After voting ends, volunteers count the ballots, post the winner on the town's website, and then send the ballot boxes and paperwork to the city elections official.

The town follows the law by counting the votes, making the result public, and returning all election materials to the official, who will store or destroy them as the election code requires.

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

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§ 10260 Election Vote Counting Procedures

The votes shall be counted, the result of the votes cast shall be posted, the supplies and records of the election shall be returned to the city elections official and shall be disposed of by him or her in accordance with the provisions of this code governing elections generally, so far as they may be applicable. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

votescountedresultpostedsuppliesrecordscity elections officialdisposed ofprovisions of this code

Related Statutes

  • § 10261 Mail Ballot Vote Counting
  • § 10224 Candidate Nomination Deadlines
  • § 10224.5 Municipal Election Nomination Notice
  • § 10227 Municipal Election Form Requirements
  • § 10262 Election Canvass Certification Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10260.
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