§ 14281 Voter Ballot Marking Privacy

Elections Code·California

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This law says that when you get a ballot, you must go right away to a private voting booth and fill it out, unless other specific rules apply.

Key Takeaways

•Go to a voting booth as soon as you get your ballot.
•Mark your ballot while you are alone in the booth.
•Only skip this step if another specific law (like § 14222 or § 14224) says you can.

Example

Jane receives her voting paper at a polling place and immediately walks to an empty voting booth to mark her choices.

Because the law requires voters to go straight to a private booth and mark the ballot, Jane follows the rule by voting alone in the booth.

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§ 14281 Voter Ballot Marking Privacy

On receiving a ballot, the voter shall forthwith retire alone to one of the booths or compartments provided, and mark the ballot, unless Section 14222 or 14224 is applicable. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

ballot booths or compartments Section 14222 or 14224

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14281.

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