Elections Code - ELEC
DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 - 10735]
( Division 10 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) PART 6. ELECTIONS TO FILL VACANCIES [10700 - 10735]
( Part 6 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) CHAPTER 1. Nomination of Candidates for Legislative and Congressional Offices at Special Elections [10700 - 10707]
( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) 10700.
The Governor shall call all statewide special elections by issuing a proclamation pursuant to Section 12000. Except as provided by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10730), in the case of a vacancy in a congressional or legislative office the Governor shall issue a proclamation, within 14 calendar days of the occurrence of the vacancy, calling a special election in accordance with Section 10703. A copy of the proclamation shall be sent to the board of supervisors of each affected county.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 658, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)