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HomeElections CodeDiv. 15Ch. 3Art. 3§ 15251 Election Results Verification

§ 15251 Election Results Verification

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§ 15251 Election Results Verification

This law says that after votes are counted, the elections official must either share the results with the public or check them against the main vote-counting system.

Key Takeaways

  • •Election officials have to share vote results with the public or check them against the main system.
  • •This makes sure the vote counts are correct and everyone can see the results.
  • •It helps keep elections fair and open.

Example

After a local election, the votes from different voting places are collected.

The elections official must either show these results to everyone or make sure they match the main system's count.

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

Official Source
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§ 15251 Election Results Verification

Upon receipt of the result of votes cast from the precinct boards, the elections official shall do either of the following: (a) Compile and make available to the public the received results as to the offices and measures. (b) Compare the received results to the results provided to the public from the central tabulation or tally system pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15300) of Division 15. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 806, Sec. 75. (SB 286) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

precinct boardselections officialcentral tabulation or tally systemChapter 4Division 15

Related Statutes

  • § 14252 Voter Challenge Records
  • § 19230 Voting Machine Accuracy Inspections
  • § 10306 Election Notice And Procedures
  • § 10307 Election Returns And Certificates
  • § 10310 Election Records Transfer

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 15251.
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