Elections Code section 12313

(a)

If any member of a precinct board does not appear at the opening of the polls on the morning of an election, those voters present, including members of the board, shall appoint a voter to fill the vacancy. If none of the members appointed appears at that time, the voters of the precinct present at that time may appoint a board.

(b)

This section does not apply to elections conducted using vote centers.

Source: Section 12313, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=12313. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 12313’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_12313

Original Source: Section 12313, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=12313. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).