California § 60138 - Candidates shall declare their candidacy and shall be nominated, election returns
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 60138 — Candidates shall declare their candidacy and shall be nominated, election returns, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 60138. Candidates shall declare their candidacy and shall be nominated, election returns
Candidates shall declare their candidacy and shall be nominated, election returns shall be canvassed, the election shall be held and conducted, the results shall be declared, and the certificates of election shall be issued, in the same manner as the declaration of candidacy, nomination, election, canvassing of returns, declaration of results, and issuance of certificates of election for county officers are made, declared, held, and conducted, and issued, so far as consistent with the provisions of this act and except as otherwise herein expressly provided.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 60138
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 60138 cover?
Section 60138 ("Candidates shall declare their candidacy and shall be nominated, election returns") 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 § 60138?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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