LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10.5Art. 3§ 27426 Election Timing Requirements

§ 27426 Election Timing Requirements

Public Utilities Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 27426 Election Timing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If people ask for a vote (petition) or the leaders decide to have a vote (resolution), there must be an election.
  • •The election can't be too soon—it has to be at least 74 days after the request is made.
  • •The election must happen on a normal voting day, not a random day.

Example

A group of neighbors wants to vote on building a new park in their area.

They give their request to the local leaders. The leaders can't hold the vote right away—they have to wait at least 74 days and pick a normal election day.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 27426 Election Timing Requirements

The board shall call the election required by Sections 27421 and 27422 to be held on the next established election date not less than 74 days after the petition or resolution is filed with the secretary of the district. (Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1146.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

boardelectionpetitionresolutionsecretary of the district

Related Statutes

  • § 27422 Voter Petition For Election
  • § 27425 District Creation Election Stay
  • § 29680 Special District Creation Election
  • § 27297 Petition Hearing Requirements
  • § 50030 District Formation Petition Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27426.
View Official Source