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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 3Art. 2§ 11829 Election Consolidation Procedures

§ 11829 Election Consolidation Procedures

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§ 11829 Election Consolidation Procedures

This law says that if a special election is happening at the same time as a big general election, they should be combined into one. This means you only vote once, and the results are counted together.

Key Takeaways

  • •Special elections and general elections happening on the same day should be combined into one.
  • •You only need to vote once, and everything is on one ballot.
  • •If voting areas don’t match up perfectly, they can adjust the boundaries just for the election.

Example

Imagine your town is voting for mayor in November, and your school district also wants to vote on a new school rule at the same time.

Instead of having two separate voting days, they combine them. You go vote once, and both the mayor and the school rule are on the same ballot. The people counting the votes will handle both at the same time.

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

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§ 11829 Election Consolidation Procedures

The board shall in the notice, ordinance, or resolution calling an election consolidate it with the general election to be held at the same time in the respective counties in which the district is located and authorize the respective boards of supervisors to canvass the returns and certify the result of the canvass to the board. It shall be the duty of the board or boards of supervisors to so consolidate the election, canvass the returns, and cause the result thereof to be properly certified to the board of directors of the district. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one ticket or ballot shall be used. When the county precinct boundaries do not coincide with the boundaries of the wards in the district, the board or boards of supervisors shall, for the purpose of the election only, reprecinct the territory in which the boundaries do not coincide, at least 30 days before the election. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 863.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

consolidategeneral electionboards of supervisorscanvass the returnsreprecinct

Related Statutes

  • § 24829 Election Consolidation Procedures
  • § 103077 County Election Results Certification
  • § 11821 Director Election Timing
  • § 11831 Canvass Board Election Certification
  • § 24821 Director Election Timing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 11829.
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