{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15450","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15450","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 6. Determination of Elected or Nominated Candidates [15450. - 15490.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [15450. - 15452.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A plurality of the votes given at any election shall constitute a choice where not otherwise directed in the California Constitution, provided that it shall be competent in all charters of cities, counties, or cities and counties framed under the authority of the California Constitution to provide the manner in which their respective elective officers may be elected and to prescribe a higher proportion of the vote therefor.</p>","text":"A plurality of the votes given at any election shall constitute a choice where not otherwise directed in the California Constitution, provided that it shall be competent in all charters of cities, counties, or cities and counties framed under the authority of the California Constitution to provide the manner in which their respective elective officers may be elected and to prescribe a higher proportion of the vote therefor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-15450","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}