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HomeElections CodeDiv. 19Ch. 4Art. 2§ 19321 Ballot Machine Labeling Requirements

§ 19321 Ballot Machine Labeling Requirements

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§ 19321 Ballot Machine Labeling Requirements

This rule says the person in charge of elections must put the right labels on voting machines, get help from qualified people, and test each machine to make sure it works before the election.

Key Takeaways

  • •Label each voting machine so it matches the county voter guide.
  • •Get qualified people to help with labeling and arranging the machines.
  • •Test every machine before the election to confirm it works properly.

Example

A county election office is getting ready for the November vote. They take each voting machine, stick a label on it that matches the county’s voter guide, have staff members help with the labeling, and run a quick test to see if the machine is working.

Because of this rule, the office must match the labels to the guide, use capable helpers, and test every machine so voters get the right ballot and the machines don’t break on election day.

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

Official Source
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§ 19321 Ballot Machine Labeling Requirements

The elections official shall affix ballot labels to the machines to correspond with the county voter information guide for the election. He or she shall employ competent persons to assist him or her in affixing the labels and in putting the machines in order. Each machine shall be tested to ascertain if it is operating properly. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 422, Sec. 82. (AB 2911) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

elections officialballot labelscounty voter information guidecompetent personstested

Related Statutes

  • § 11327 Recall Officer Voter Statement
  • § 19323 Polling Place Supply Delivery
  • § 7226 Presidential Primary Committee Allocation
  • § 7421 Presidential Primary Committee Allocation
  • § 11301 Petition Signature Examination Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 19321.
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