California Elections Code — §§ 16440-16444
Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.
This article applies only to contests on the grounds that:
Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.
If the nomination contested is for an office including a political subdivision of more than one county, the superior court of any county within the political subdivision has jurisdiction, and the contestant may file in any county within the political subdivision. There shall be no change of venue therefrom to any other county within the political subdivision.
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 304, Sec. 11. (AB 1513) Effective January 1, 2026.
After the affidavit is filed with the clerk of the superior court, a copy of the affidavit shall be personally served upon the defendant or sent to the defendant by certified mail in a sealed envelope with postage prepaid, addressed to the defendant at the place of residence named in the defendant’s affidavit of registration. The contestant shall make an affidavit of mailing if the contestant serves the affidavit by mail, and file it on the same day with the county elections official.
Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.
The defendant, after receipt of the copy of the affidavit, may file an answer and a cross-contest affidavit within five days.
Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.
No special appearance, demurrer or objection may be taken other than by the affidavits which shall be considered a general appearance in the contest.