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HomeElections CodeDiv. 6Pt. 2Ch. 1§ 6904 Electoral College Assembly Rules

§ 6904 Electoral College Assembly Rules

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§ 6904 Electoral College Assembly Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The chosen electors must meet at the State Capitol on a specific day in December after the election.
  • •If there's a big emergency (like a fire, flood, or earthquake), the Governor can pick a different safe place for them to meet.
  • •The Governor has to write down the new meeting spot and give it to the Secretary of State.

Example

A big earthquake happens in December and damages the State Capitol.

The Governor can say, 'It's not safe to meet there, so let's meet at this other building instead,' and must tell the Secretary of State about the change.

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

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§ 6904 Electoral College Assembly Rules

(a) The electors chosen shall assemble at the State Capitol at 2 o’clock in the afternoon on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December next following their election. (b) If it is unsafe to meet in the State Capitol due to a state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code), including a fire, flood, earthquake, or other emergency, the Governor shall designate by written proclamation an alternative location for the electors to assemble. The proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 1. (AB 507) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electorsState Capitolstate of emergencyGovernorwritten proclamationSecretary of State

Related Statutes

  • § 14 Disaster Election Procedures
  • § 6901 Electoral Candidate Notification Rules
  • § 6903 Governor'S Electoral Duties
  • § 11 Election Officials Uniformity Meetings
  • § 11023 Recall Officer Response Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 6904.
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