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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 3Art. 1§ 15966 Candidate Nomination Petitions

§ 15966 Candidate Nomination Petitions

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§ 15966 Candidate Nomination Petitions

Key Takeaways

  • •A group of 5 or more voters can ask to add someone's name to the ballot for a director position.
  • •This request must be made at least 30 days before the election.
  • •The request can be for a director at large or for a specific area.

Example

A group of neighbors wants their friend, Jane, to be a director for their school district.

They can write a request and give it to the school board at least 30 days before the election. If they do this, Jane's name will be on the ballot.

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

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§ 15966 Candidate Nomination Petitions

(a) Not less than 30 days prior to the election, any five or more electors in the district may file with the board of directors a petition requesting that the names of certain persons specified in the petition be placed upon the ballot as candidates for the office of director at large. (b) Not less than 30 days prior to the election, any five or more electors of a territorial unit may file with the board of directors a petition requesting that the name of a designated person specified in the petition be placed upon the ballot as candidate for the office of director from the territorial unit. (Amended by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1196.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electorspetitionboard of directorsballotdirector at largedirector from the territorial unit

Related Statutes

  • § 30223 City Committee Member Recall
  • § 105020 District Board Appointment Rules
  • § 106020 District Board Composition Rules
  • § 106023 District Board Priorities
  • § 15951 District Board Election Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 15966.
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