Order of Election

The official action required by a governing body to hold a special election. Note that a general election must still be held even if the governing body fails to order the general election. Conversely, a special election may not be held without the governing body first ordering the election. Contents of the order of election include the date of the election and the offices or measures to be voted on at the election; the location of the main early voting polling place; branch early voting places (recommended); dates and hours for early voting (recommended for counties and cities, required for other entities); dates and hours of Saturday and Sunday voting, if applicable (recommended for counties and cities; required for other entities); and the early voting clerk’s mailing address.