§ 10532 Proxy Voting Rights

Elections Code·California

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This law says that if a district allows voting by proxy, voters or their legal representatives can do it, following the district's rules.

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•Proxy voting is allowed only if the district's main rules say it's okay.
•The rules for how to vote by proxy are set by the district.
•A voter can have someone else vote for them if they follow these rules.

Example

A person is unable to attend a local school district meeting but wants to vote on an important issue.

If the school district allows proxy voting, this person can appoint someone else to vote for them, as long as they follow the district's specific rules for proxy voting.

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§ 10532 Proxy Voting Rights

Nothing in this part shall prohibit a voter of a district, or his legal representative, from voting by proxy if this right is provided for by the principal act of that district, and the requirements and qualifications necessary for voting by proxy shall be governed, as nearly as practicable, by the principal act of that district. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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voter legal representative voting by proxy principal act district

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10532.

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