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HomeElections CodeDiv. 10Pt. 3§ 10400 Consolidated Election Procedures

§ 10400 Consolidated Election Procedures

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§ 10400 Consolidated Election Procedures

This law lets officials combine two or more elections that are happening on the same day and in the same or overlapping area into a single election.

Key Takeaways

  • •If elections are on the same day and in the same or overlapping places, they can be merged.
  • •The merge must be ordered by the officials who called the elections.
  • •It works for any kind of election, including bond votes and elections run under different rules.

Example

A city is holding a mayoral election and a school‑board election on the same day in the same neighborhoods.

The city can order that both elections be merged into one ballot so voters only go to the polls once.

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

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§ 10400 Consolidated Election Procedures

Whenever two or more elections, including bond elections, of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated pursuant to this chapter upon the order of the governing body or bodies or officer or officers calling the elections. The elections, whether held under a freeholder charter or under any state law, or both, may be consolidated, and different elections called by the same governing body may be consolidated. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 199, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

bond electionsconsolidatedfreeholder chartergoverning body

Related Statutes

  • § 10416 Consolidated Election Precinct Rules
  • § 10002 City Election Services Request
  • § 10004 Special District Election Failure
  • § 10230 Municipal Election Filing Deadlines
  • § 10262 Election Canvass Certification Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10400.
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