Any elector of the county may seek a writ of mandate requiring the ballot title or summary prepared by the county counsel to be amended. The court shall expedite hearing on the writ. A peremptory writ of mandate shall be issued only upon clear and convincing proof that the ballot title or summary is false, misleading, or inconsistent with the requirements of Section 9105.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 237, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)

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Terms Used In California Elections Code 9106

  • Elector: means a person who is a United States citizen 18 years of age or older and, except as specified in subdivision (b), is a resident of an election precinct in this state on or before the day of an election. See California Elections Code 321
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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