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HomeElections CodeDiv. 11Ch. 4Art. 1§ 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules

§ 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules

Elections Code·California
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§ 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules

If a petition is judged not good enough, the election officials can go through the signatures to see if they really count, using the rules set out in the Government Code.

Key Takeaways

  • •Petitions can be declared insufficient by the elections official (or Secretary of State for recalls).
  • •When that happens, officials are allowed to examine the signatures.
  • •The examination must follow the specific procedures listed in Article 2 of Chapter 2, Part 5, Division 10, Title 1 of the Government Code.

Example

A group collects signatures to recall the state treasurer, but the Secretary of State says there aren't enough valid signatures.

The Secretary of State can then check each signature against the detailed rules in the Government Code to decide if some signatures should be counted.

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

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§ 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules

If a petition is found insufficient by the elections official or, in the case of the recall of a state officer, the Secretary of State, the petition signatures may be examined in accordance with Section Article 2 (commencing with Section 7924.100) of Chapter 2 of Part 5 of Division 10 of Title 1 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 97. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

petitioninsufficientelections officialSecretary of StateArticle 2 (commencing with Section 7924.100)Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 97 (AB 474)

Related Statutes

  • § 12309 Precinct Inspector Training Requirements
  • § 15305 Unprocessed Ballot Reporting Requirements
  • § 11300 Officer Petition Refiling Rule
  • § 11302 Recall Election After Vacancy
  • § 11303 Recall Petition Signature Withdrawal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 11301.
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