§ 102502 District Election Notice Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says that before an election happens, the government must tell people about it by putting an announcement in a local newspaper. They don’t have to do anything else to let people know.

Key Takeaways

•The government must announce elections in a local newspaper.
•No other notices (like letters or signs) are required.
•The election rules are the same as other local votes unless the announcement says otherwise.

Example

Your town is having a vote to decide if a new park should be built.

The town must put an ad in the local newspaper to tell everyone about the vote. They don’t have to send letters or put up signs—just the newspaper ad is enough.

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

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§ 102502 District Election Notice Requirements

Notice of the holding of such election shall be given by publishing, pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, the ordinance calling the election in at least one newspaper published in such district. No other notice of such election need be given. Except as otherwise provided in the ordinance, the election shall be conducted as other district elections. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Notice of the holding of such election Section 6066 of the Government Code ordinance calling the election

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102502.

§ 102502 District Election Notice Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 102502 District Election Notice Requirements

This law says that before an election happens, the government must tell people about it by putting an announcement in a local newspaper. They don’t have to do anything else to let people know.

Key Takeaways

•The government must announce elections in a local newspaper.
•No other notices (like letters or signs) are required.
•The election rules are the same as other local votes unless the announcement says otherwise.

Example

Your town is having a vote to decide if a new park should be built.

The town must put an ad in the local newspaper to tell everyone about the vote. They don’t have to send letters or put up signs—just the newspaper ad is enough.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 102502 District Election Notice Requirements

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Notice of the holding of such election Section 6066 of the Government Code ordinance calling the election

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102502.

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