Arizona § 11-176 - Canvass of votes; determination of election result
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-176 — Canvass of votes; determination of election result, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11-176. Canvass of votes; determination of election result
The board shall meet on the second Monday after the special election, or at the time fixed by law after a general election, and canvass the votes upon the questions. If sixty per cent or more of the votes cast upon the question favor the change, and if a city or town has received a majority of the votes cast at the election, the board shall thereupon issue its order declaring the county seat removed, that the city or town so receiving the majority of the votes cast shall thereafter be the county seat of the county, and that as soon as practicable, all public records be removed thereto.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 11-176
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 11-176 cover?
Section 11-176 ("Canvass of votes; determination of election result") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 11-176?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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