{"code":"WAT","codeName":"Water Code","section":"22970.5","citation":"Wat. Code, § 22970.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500. - 29978.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11"},{"name":"PART 5. POWERS AND PURPOSES [22075. - 22982.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Provisions Pertaining Only to 500,000-Acre Districts [22825. - 22970.35.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Runoff Elections [22970. - 22970.35.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/division-11/part-5/chapter-5/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 268.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The runoff election shall be held on the last Tuesday in November, next following the general election, between the two candidates who secure the greatest number of votes for the elective office at the general district election.</p>","text":"The runoff election shall be held on the last Tuesday in November, next following the general election, between the two candidates who secure the greatest number of votes for the elective office at the general district election.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/water-code/runoff-elections-22970-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}