Signed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends redistricting regulations

Highlights:

• Establishes new chapter in Elections Code, entitled “June 7, 2022, Direct Primary” (Sec. 1).

• Specifies duties of Secretary of State (Sec. 1).

• Increases duties of local elections officials (Sec. 1).

• Defines “State redistricting deadline” (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits candidates for Congress, Legislature, Board of Equalization from being designated as “incumbent” on ballot (Sec. 1).

• Establishes requirements for county supervisorial districts, prohibits inclusion of incarcerated persons in population counts (Sec. 2).

• Establishes requirements for city council districts, prohibits inclusion of incarcerated persons in population counts  (Sec. 3).

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