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HomeElections CodeDiv. 14Ch. 3Art. 4§ 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements

§ 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements

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§ 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements

This law says the people running the voting place must tell each voter how to use the voting machine and how to fold and put the ballot in the envelope, and they must answer any questions the voter has inside the booth.

Key Takeaways

  • •Poll workers must give instructions before a voter enters the booth.
  • •Voters must be told to use only the voting device that is provided.
  • •Workers must explain how to fold the ballot and place it in the envelope.
  • •If a voter asks for help while inside the booth, the workers must provide it.

Example

Maria walks into a voting booth and sees a touchscreen machine she has never used before.

Before she goes into the booth, the poll workers show her how to tap the screen, tell her to use only that machine, and show her how to fold her paper ballot and put it in the envelope. If she later asks, "What does this button do?" while inside, they must answer her.

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

Official Source
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§ 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements

Before each voter enters the voting booth, the precinct board shall inform him or her how to operate the voting device. If a marking or punching device is used, the voter shall be instructed to use only that device. The voter shall also be instructed how to fold the ballot and place it in the envelope. If any voter, after entering the booth, asks for information regarding the operation of the machine or device, the precinct board shall give him or her the information. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

precinct boardvoting devicemarking or punching deviceballotenvelope

Related Statutes

  • § 14275 Voter Ballot Secrecy Procedure
  • § 14293 Voter Ballot Handling Procedure
  • § 14295 Voter Ballot Delivery Restriction
  • § 14271 Voter Booth Entry Rules
  • § 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14272.
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