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HomeElections CodeDiv. 14Ch. 3Art. 4§ 14280 Ballot Distribution Restrictions

§ 14280 Ballot Distribution Restrictions

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§ 14280 Ballot Distribution Restrictions

This law says a voter can only get a ballot from a precinct officer, not from any other person.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only precinct officers may give ballots to voters.
  • •No other person can deliver a ballot unless another law says they can.
  • •The rule applies unless a different law specifically allows someone else to do it.

Example

A friend drops by your house and hands you a ballot to fill out.

Because the friend is not a precinct officer, giving you the ballot breaks the law; only a precinct officer can hand you a ballot.

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

Official Source
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§ 14280 Ballot Distribution Restrictions

Unless otherwise provided by law, a voter shall not receive a ballot from any person other than one of the precinct officers. No person other than a precinct officer or officer authorized by law shall deliver a ballot to any voter. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

precinct officerofficer authorized by lawballot

Related Statutes

  • § 14272 Voter Booth Instruction Requirements
  • § 14279 Voting At Correct Precinct
  • § 14281 Voter Ballot Marking Privacy
  • § 14286 Voter Ballot Marking Rules
  • § 14287 Voter Ballot Privacy Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 14280.
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