§ 14286 Voter Ballot Marking Rules

Elections Code·California

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This law tells voters they must put a mark in the right spot on the ballot for a measure and they have to use the pen or pencil that is given to them.

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•Mark the ballot in the space next to the answer you want.
•Use the marking device (pen, pencil, etc.) that is provided with the ballot.
•The rule applies whenever a measure is placed on the ballot for voters.

Example

A voter receives a ballot with Proposition 12 and sees boxes for "Yes" and "No".

The voter must use the pen that comes with the ballot and put a check in the box next to "Yes" or "No" that they want, making sure the mark is in the correct space.

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§ 14286 Voter Ballot Marking Rules

When a measure is submitted to the voters, the voter shall place a mark on the ballot in the appropriate space next to the answer the voter desires to give as to that measure. The voter, in marking the ballot, shall use the marking device provided. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 676, Sec. 47. (AB 1219) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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measure marking device ballot

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14286.

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