§ 10732 Catastrophe Special Election Proclamation

Elections Code·California

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This law says that within seven days after a disaster, the Governor must announce a special election.

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•The clock starts as soon as the disaster happens.
•The Governor has only seven calendar days to act.
•The proclamation must call for a special election as described in Section 10703.

Example

A big flood hits the state and destroys many homes.

Within a week of the flood, the Governor has to issue a proclamation that a special election will be held, following the rules in Section 10703.

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§ 10732 Catastrophe Special Election Proclamation

Within seven calendar days of a catastrophe, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling a special election pursuant to Section 10703. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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catastrophe proclamation special election Section 10703

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 10732.

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