California § 12313 - If any member of a precinct board does not appear at the opening of the polls on

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§ 12313. If any member of a precinct board does not appear at the opening of the polls on

(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: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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