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==External links== |
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*[http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights/ Voter Bill of Rights | California Secretary of State] |
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1. You have the right to cast a ballot if you are a valid registered voter. |
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*[http://voterguide.sos.ca.gov California Voter Guide Website] |
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*A valid registered voter means a United States citiven who is a resident in this state, who is at least 18 years of age and not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote at his or her current residence address. |
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2. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot if your name is not listed on the voting rolls. |
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3. You have the right to cast a ballot if you are present and in line at the polling place prior to the close of the polls. |
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4. You have the right to cast a secret ballot free from intimidation. |
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5. You have the right to receive a new ballot, if prior to casting your ballot, you believe you made a mistake. |
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*If at any time before you finally cast your ballot, you feel you hace made a mistake, you have the right to exchange the spoiled ballot for a new ballot. Absentee voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an elections official prior to the closing of the polls on election day. |
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6. You have the right to receive assistance in casting your ballot, if you are unable to vote without assistance |
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7. You have the right to return a completed absentee ballot to any precinct in the county. |
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8. You have the right to election materials in another language, if there are sufficient residents in your precinct to warrant production. |
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9. You have the right to ask questions about election procedures and observe the election process. |
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*You have the right to ask questions of the precinct board and elections officials regarding election procedures and to receive an answer or be directed to the appropriate election official for an answer. However, if persistent questioning disrupts the execution of their duties, the board or elections officials may discontinue responding to questions. |
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10. You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to a local elections official or to the Secretary of States's Office. |
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==Sources== |
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<sup>Official California Voter Information Guide: 2005 Special Statewide Election, page 77</sup> [http://www.voterguide.ss.ca.gov Voter Guide Website] |
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Latest revision as of 22:53, 19 November 2023
The California Voter Bill of Rights is an adaptation of the United States Voting Rights Act passed in 1965.
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