{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14027","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14027","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES [14000. - 14443.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.5. Rights of Voters [14025. - 14032.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-1.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 129, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>An at-large method of election may not be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election, as a result of the dilution or the abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class, as defined pursuant to Section <a href=\"/elec/14026\">14026</a>.</p>","text":"An at-large method of election may not be imposed or applied in a manner that impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election, as a result of the dilution or the abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class, as defined pursuant to Section 14026.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/rights-of-voters-14027","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}