California § 15503 - On the 38th day after the election, or as soon within that time as the returns ha
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15503 — On the 38th day after the election, or as soon within that time as the returns ha, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15503. On the 38th day after the election, or as soon within that time as the returns ha
On the 38th day after the election, or as soon within that time as the returns have been received from the entire state or a congressional district, as the case may be, the Secretary of State shall determine the votes cast for candidates for Senator and Representative and certify to the persons having the highest number of votes for the respective offices as duly elected.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15503
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15503 cover?
Section 15503 ("On the 38th day after the election, or as soon within that time as the returns ha") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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