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HomeElections CodeDiv. 14Ch. 3Art. 4§ 14293 Voter Ballot Handling Procedure

§ 14293 Voter Ballot Handling Procedure

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§ 14293 Voter Ballot Handling Procedure

This law says that after you fold your ballot, you must give it to a poll worker, who will take out the number slip, give that slip back to you, and then put the ballot in the box while you watch.

Key Takeaways

  • •Fold the ballot before handing it over.
  • •The precinct board member must separate the number slip from the ballot.
  • •You get the number slip back.
  • •The ballot must be placed in the ballot box while you are watching.

Example

You go to the voting place, fold your ballot, and hand it to the election worker at the table.

The worker pulls off the little piece of paper with the ballot number, hands that piece back to you, and then drops your folded ballot into the ballot box right in front of you so you can see it happen.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 14293 Voter Ballot Handling Procedure

Having folded the ballot, the voter shall deliver it folded to a member of the precinct board, who shall then separate the slip containing the number from the ballot, hand the slip to the voter, and deposit the ballot in the ballot box in the presence of the voter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

ballotprecinct boardslip containing the numberballot box

Related Statutes

  • § 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements
  • § 14295 Voter Ballot Delivery Restriction
  • § 14271 Voter Booth Entry Rules
  • § 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling
  • § 14275 Voter Ballot Secrecy Procedure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14293.
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