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HomeElections CodeDiv. 15Ch. 3Art. 3§ 15250 Voting Machine Polling Rules

§ 15250 Voting Machine Polling Rules

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§ 15250 Voting Machine Polling Rules

This law says it applies to every election where a voting machine is used to count the votes at a polling place or vote center.

Key Takeaways

  • •The rule only matters for elections that use voting machines.
  • •It covers any polling place or vote center that uses those machines.
  • •Elections that count votes by hand or other methods are not covered by this article.

Example

A town holds a mayoral election and uses electronic voting machines at the local school where people go to vote.

Because the votes are counted by the machines at that polling place, this law covers that election.

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

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§ 15250 Voting Machine Polling Rules

This article applies to all elections in which votes are counted by means of a voting machine at a polling place or vote center. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 73. (SB 286) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

voting machinepolling placevote center

Related Statutes

  • § 12241 Election Precinct Consolidation Rules
  • § 14245 Voter Duplicate Ballot Oath
  • § 11240 Recall Election Order Issuance
  • § 11241 Recall Election Date Setting
  • § 11242 Election Timing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 15250.
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