§ 12314 Election Inspector Replacement Authority

Elections Code·California

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This law lets the election inspector pick a new voter to take over for a precinct board member who stops working or can’t continue during an election.

Key Takeaways

•The inspector has the power to replace a board member.
•The replacement must be a voter.
•Replacement is only allowed if the board member stops acting or becomes unable to serve during the election.

Example

During a local election, a precinct board member gets a sudden illness and can’t finish their duties.

The inspector can choose another registered voter to fill that board member’s spot so the election can keep going smoothly.

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§ 12314 Election Inspector Replacement Authority

The inspector may appoint a voter to replace any precinct board member who ceases to act or becomes incapacitated during the progress of an election. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 725, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

inspector precinct board member ceases to act incapacitated

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 12314.

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