Elections Code section 15452

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.

Source: Section 15452, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=15452.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2010; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

Green check means up to date. Up to date

Verified:
Jun. 25, 2025

§ 15452's source at ca​.gov