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HomeElections CodeDiv. 14Ch. 3Art. 4§ 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling

§ 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling

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§ 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling

This law says a voting marker (like a pen) can be given to a voter before they go into the voting booth, and must be given back after they finish marking their ballot.

Key Takeaways

  • •A voting marker can be handed to the voter before they enter the voting booth.
  • •The voter must give the marker back after finishing the ballot.
  • •The precinct board is in charge of collecting the marker after voting.

Example

Maria goes to her polling place, receives a pen from the poll worker before she steps into the booth, uses it to fill in her choices, and then hands the pen back to the poll worker when she leaves the booth.

The law lets the poll worker give Maria the pen before she votes, and requires her to return it after she's done, just like the rule says.

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

Official Source
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§ 14273 Ballot Marking Device Handling

The device for marking the ballot may be handed to the voter with his or her ballot before the voter goes into the voting booth, and shall be returned to the precinct board after he or she has finished marking his or her ballot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

device for marking the ballotvoting boothprecinct board

Related Statutes

  • § 14271 Voter Booth Entry Rules
  • § 14275 Voter Ballot Secrecy Procedure
  • § 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements
  • § 14278 Voter Ballot Distribution Rules
  • § 14290 Spoiled Ballot Cancellation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14273.
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