§ 16404 Election Contest Affidavit Requirements

Elections Code·California

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This law requires that any sworn statement about problems or disputes in an election list each voting area where issues occurred, describe what the problem was, and note when the official count was finished.

Key Takeaways

•List every precinct with an issue or recount request.
•Describe the specific mistake or misconduct in simple terms.
•Include the date the county finished the official vote count.

Example

A voter group files a complaint that some ballots were counted incorrectly in certain neighborhoods.

The group must write an affidavit that names each neighborhood where the mistake happened, explains what the mistake was, and includes the date the county finished counting the votes.

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§ 16404 Election Contest Affidavit Requirements

The affidavit shall specify separately each precinct in which any irregularity or improper conduct took place, or in which a recount is demanded, and the nature of the mistake, error, misconduct, or other cause of contest, and the date of completion of the official canvass of the board of supervisors of the county last making the declaration. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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affidavit precinct irregularity improper conduct recount official canvass board of supervisors

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 16404.

§ 16404 Election Contest Affidavit Requirements

Elections Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 16404 Election Contest Affidavit Requirements

Key Takeaways

•List every precinct with an issue or recount request.
•Describe the specific mistake or misconduct in simple terms.
•Include the date the county finished the official vote count.

Example

A voter group files a complaint that some ballots were counted incorrectly in certain neighborhoods.

The group must write an affidavit that names each neighborhood where the mistake happened, explains what the mistake was, and includes the date the county finished counting the votes.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 16404 Election Contest Affidavit Requirements

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

affidavit precinct irregularity improper conduct recount official canvass board of supervisors

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 16404.

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