California § 8811 - Whenever, upon the death of any candidate, the vacancy created is filled by a par
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8811 — Whenever, upon the death of any candidate, the vacancy created is filled by a par, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8811. Whenever, upon the death of any candidate, the vacancy created is filled by a par
Whenever, upon the death of any candidate, the vacancy created is filled by a party committee, a certificate to that effect shall be filed with the officer with whom a declaration of candidacy for that office may be filed, and, upon payment of the filing fee applicable to the office, shall be accepted and acted upon by that officer as in the case of an original declaration certificate.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8811
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8811 cover?
Section 8811 ("Whenever, upon the death of any candidate, the vacancy created is filled by a par") 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 § 8811?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8811 apply to my situation?
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