California § 15653 - When two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Gov
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15653 — When two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Gov, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15653. When two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Gov
When two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Secretary of State shall deliver a certificate to that effect to each of the tied candidates. Each tied candidate may present the certificate to the Legislature in the manner that he or she sees fit.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15653
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15653 cover?
Section 15653 ("When two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Gov") 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.
How do I cite California § 15653?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 15653" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 15653 apply to my situation?
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