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ELEC § 16601

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  1. Elections Code - ELEC
  2. DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS [16000. - 16940.]
  3. CHAPTER 7. Court’s Duties [16600. - 16643.]
  4. ARTICLE 1. General Elections [16600. - 16603.]

At the trial the ballots shall be opened and a recount taken, in the presence of all the parties, of the votes cast for the various candidates in all contests where it appears from the statements filed that a recount is necessary for the proper determination of the contest. The recount shall include a tabulation of all names written upon a ballot and which are subject to canvass pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 15350) of Division 15.

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