{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15321","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15321","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000. - 15702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Official Canvass [15300. - 15377.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Processing Vote by Mail Ballots and Mail Ballot Precinct Ballots [15320. - 15321.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 508, Sec. 104.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>For any statewide election or special election to fill a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office, votes cast by vote by mail ballot and votes cast at the polling place shall be tabulated by precinct.</p>","text":"For any statewide election or special election to fill a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office, votes cast by vote by mail ballot and votes cast at the polling place shall be tabulated by precinct.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/processing-vote-by-mail-ballots-and-mail-ballot-precinct-15321","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}