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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 4§ 23554 County Election Voter Eligibility

§ 23554 County Election Voter Eligibility

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§ 23554 County Election Voter Eligibility

Key Takeaways

  • •You can vote in the election if you've been registered in the county for at least 30 days before the election.
  • •You must register or update your registration by the same deadline as for a regular big election in the state.
  • •If you don’t register or update your registration on time, you can’t vote in this election.

Example

If you move to a new county and want to vote in the next local election.

You must register to vote in your new county at least 30 days before the election. If you wait until 20 days before, you won’t be allowed to vote this time.

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

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§ 23554 County Election Voter Eligibility

All qualified electors of each affected county who have been registered electors of the county 30 days prior to the date of the election are entitled to vote at the election. Registration and transfers of registration shall be made and shall close in the manner and at the times provided by law for registration and transfers of registration for a general election in the state. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1391.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

registrationelection

Related Statutes

  • § 23550 County Consolidation Election Notice
  • § 23551 County Consolidation Election Notice
  • § 23552 County Consolidation Election Notice
  • § 23553 County Consolidation Election Notice
  • § 23555 County Consolidation Ballot Format

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23554.
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