{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15452","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15452","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":"Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 1, Sec. 58.   (SB 6)   Effective January 1, 2010.   Operative January 1, 2011, pursuant to Sec. 67 of Ch. 1.","effective":"2010-01-01","html":"<p>The person who receives a plurality of the votes cast for any office is elected or nominated to that office in any election, except:</p><p>(a) An election for which different provision is made by any city or county charter.</p><p>(b) A municipal election for which different provision is made by the laws under which the city is organized.</p><p>(c) The election of local officials in primary elections as specified in Article 8 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/8140\">8140</a>) of Part 1 of Division 8.</p><p>(d) The nomination of candidates for voter-nominated office at the primary election to participate in the general election for that office as specified in Article 8 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/elec/8140\">8140</a>) of Part 1 of Division 8.</p>","text":"The person who receives a plurality of the votes cast for any office is elected or nominated to that office in any election, except: (a) An election for which different provision is made by any city or county charter. (b) A municipal election for which different provision is made by the laws under which the city is organized. (c) The election of local officials in primary elections as specified in Article 8 (commencing with Section 8140) of Part 1 of Division 8. (d) The nomination of candidates for voter-nominated office at the primary election to participate in the general election for that office as specified in Article 8 (commencing with Section 8140) of Part 1 of Division 8.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-15452","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}