{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"14052","citation":"Elec. Code, § 14052","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 1.7. Voter Participation [14050. - 14057.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-14/chapter-1.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 235, Sec. 1.   (SB 415)   Effective January 1, 2016.   Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Section 14057.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a political subdivision shall not hold an election other than on a statewide election date if holding an election on a nonconcurrent date has previously resulted in a significant decrease in voter turnout.</p><p>(b) A political subdivision may hold an election other than on a statewide election date if, by January 1, 2018, the political subdivision has adopted a plan to consolidate a future election with a statewide election not later than the November 8, 2022, statewide general election.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a political subdivision shall not hold an election other than on a statewide election date if holding an election on a nonconcurrent date has previously resulted in a significant decrease in voter turnout. (b) A political subdivision may hold an election other than on a statewide election date if, by January 1, 2018, the political subdivision has adopted a plan to consolidate a future election with a statewide election not later than the November 8, 2022, statewide general election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/voter-participation-14052","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}