In a contest of the election of presidential electors the action or appeal shall have priority over all other civil matters. Final determination and judgment shall be rendered at least six days before the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December.

(Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 4. (AB 507) Effective January 1, 2024.)

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Terms Used In California Elections Code 16003

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Election: means any election including a primary that is provided for under this code. See California Elections Code 318