California AB2785 mandates secure electronic submission of election data for redistricting purposes.

California AB2785 amends the Elections Code to require county elections officials to submit complete, unredacted election returns to the Secretary of State within 31 days of an election. This includes data on candidates voted for statewide, assembly, senate, and other offices, as well as the total number of ballots cast. The bill mandates the establishment of a secure electronic process for this submission, with safeguards to protect the data. Election returns from precincts with fewer than 10 voters are exempt from public disclosure to protect the right to a secret ballot.

California AB2785 mandates secure electronic submission of election data for redistricting purposes.

California AB2785 amends the Elections Code to require county elections officials to submit complete, unredacted election returns to the Secretary of State within 31 days of an election. This includes data on candidates voted for statewide, assembly, senate, and other offices, as well as the total number of ballots cast. The bill mandates the establishment of a secure electronic process for this submission, with safeguards to protect the data. Election returns from precincts with fewer than 10 voters are exempt from public disclosure to protect the right to a secret ballot.