§ 15957 Director Candidate Unit Designation

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If you want to be a director for a specific area, you must say which area you're running for in all your papers.
•Your name on the ballot must show which area you want to represent.
•You have to file the right papers with the clerk to run for director in your area.

Example

John wants to be a director for his town, Springfield.

When John fills out his papers to run, he must write that he is running for director of Springfield. His name on the ballot will say 'John - Director for Springfield' so people know which area he wants to represent.

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§ 15957 Director Candidate Unit Designation

Candidates for director from the several territorial units entitled to one director each shall be designated in all declarations of candidacy, nominating certificates, and on all official election ballots as candidates for director from ____ unit, giving the name or other designation of the unit entitled to the office of director in accordance with the declarations of candidacy which the candidates have filed with the proper clerk. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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director territorial units declarations of candidacy nominating certificates official election ballots

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California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 15957.

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