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HomeWater CodeDiv. 5Pt. 5Ch. 5Art. 2§ 9356 Polling Place Division Rules

§ 9356 Polling Place Division Rules

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§ 9356 Polling Place Division Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If there are too many people in one area, the board can split it into smaller voting areas.
  • •Each smaller area will have its own place to vote.
  • •This helps make voting easier and less crowded for everyone.

Example

Imagine a big neighborhood where everyone has to vote at just one school. It gets super crowded, and people have to wait a long time.

The board can decide to split this big neighborhood into smaller parts. Now, people can vote at different places, like a school, a library, and a community center. This way, voting is faster and easier for everyone.

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

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§ 9356 Polling Place Division Rules

In case the board considers it necessary or proper to provide more than one polling place in any supervisor district for the holding of the election, the board shall in its order divide the lands in the supervisor district and within the drainage district, into separate voting districts. (Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 369.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

polling placesupervisor districtvoting districtsdrainage district

Related Statutes

  • § 8776 Drainage District Assessor Qualifications
  • § 8777 Assessor Oath Requirements
  • § 8787 Drainage District Land Assessment
  • § 8789 Drainage District Assessment Adjustments
  • § 9355 Election And Polling Places

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 9356.
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