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HomeElections CodeDiv. 12Ch. 4Art. 1§ 12300 Precinct Board Member Application

§ 12300 Precinct Board Member Application

Elections Code·California
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§ 12300 Precinct Board Member Application

This law lets any voter (or someone who meets certain qualifications) apply to become a precinct board member, and the elections office can tell them to use its own forms.

Key Takeaways

  • •You must be a voter or meet the other listed qualifications to apply.
  • •You can file an application to become a precinct board member.
  • •The elections official can require you to use their supplied forms.

Example

Maria is a registered voter who wants to help run elections in her neighborhood. She goes to the elections office and asks to apply to be a precinct board member.

Because Maria is a voter, the law says she can submit an application. The elections office can give her a specific form to fill out, and she must use that form to apply.

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

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§ 12300 Precinct Board Member Application

Any voter, or any individual who possesses the qualifications set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 12302, may file an application with the elections official for the position of precinct board member. The elections official may require the application be made on specific forms supplied by the elections official. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 162, Sec. 1. (AB 817) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

voterqualificationsparagraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 12302precinct board memberelections official

Related Statutes

  • § 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules
  • § 11302 Recall Election After Vacancy
  • § 11303 Recall Petition Signature Withdrawal
  • § 12307 Precinct Board Appointment Notice
  • § 12309 Precinct Inspector Training Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 12300.
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