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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 7§ 6422 Delegate Certification Deadline

§ 6422 Delegate Certification Deadline

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§ 6422 Delegate Certification Deadline

Key Takeaways

  • •After an election, the Secretary of State has 32 days to give a paper to each person chosen as a delegate.
  • •This paper is like an official note saying they are really a delegate.
  • •This rule was changed in the year 2000 and started being used in 2001.

Example

Imagine your school has an election for class representatives.

After the election, the principal has about a month to give each new representative a note saying they won and are now officially a representative.

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

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§ 6422 Delegate Certification Deadline

The Secretary of State shall, not later than the 32nd day after the election, issue a certification to each person selected as a delegate. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 55, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Secretary of Statecertificationdelegate32nd day after the election

Related Statutes

  • § 6420 Election Results Compilation
  • § 7550 State Convention Delegates
  • § 11104 Recall Petition Signature Reports
  • § 11107 Petition Examination Certification
  • § 11108 Recall Petition Signature Withdrawal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6422.
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