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§ 15653. — 15653. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1081, Sec. 22.)

California § 15653.
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Div. 15.DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES
Ch. 10.CHAPTER 10. Tie Votes
Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Elections Other than Primary Elections

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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.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1081, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2001.
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