§ 14279 Voting At Correct Precinct

Elections Code·California

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This law says you can only ask for or get a ballot in the voting area (precinct) where you are registered to vote, unless another law says otherwise.

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•You must get your ballot in the precinct where you are registered.
•Getting a ballot in a different precinct is not allowed.
•Only a different law can make an exception to this rule.

Example

Jane lives in Precinct 5 but drives to Precinct 8 on election day and asks for a ballot there.

Because Jane is not entitled to vote in Precinct 8, the law says she can't get a ballot there. She must get her ballot in Precinct 5 unless another rule specifically allows her to vote elsewhere.

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§ 14279 Voting At Correct Precinct

Unless otherwise provided by law, no person shall apply for or receive any ballot at any precinct other than that in which the voter is entitled to vote. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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ballot precinct entitled to vote

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14279.

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