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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4Ch. 6§ 57137 Ballot Yes/No Format

§ 57137 Ballot Yes/No Format

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§ 57137 Ballot Yes/No Format

Key Takeaways

  • •Ballots must have 'Yes' and 'No' options for each question.
  • •The 'Yes' and 'No' options must be on separate lines.
  • •Each option must have a voting square next to it.

Example

You go to vote on a new school rule.

The ballot will have the question, then 'Yes' on one line with a square to mark, and 'No' on the next line with its own square to mark.

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

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§ 57137 Ballot Yes/No Format

On the ballot opposite each question and to its right, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines with voting squares. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 541, Sec. 3. Effective September 9, 1985. Operative January 1, 1986, by Sec. 5 of Ch. 541.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

yesquestioneffective septemberoperative januaryelection

Related Statutes

  • § 57127.5 Landowner-Voter Election Rules
  • § 57128 Overlapping Territory Election Rules
  • § 57140 Special Election Voting Rules
  • § 57141 Voter Ballot Rights In Mergers
  • § 57142 Special Election Voting Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 57137.
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