What options do I have if my ballot is lost, stolen, or spoiled?
If your ballot is lost, stolen, or spoiled in California, you have several options for voting. The first option is casting a provisional ballot. A provisional ballot is a paper ballot that allows you to vote on Election Day. The ballot is placed in a sealed envelope and kept separate from other ballots until after Election Day. The county officials will then evaluate your ballot to make sure you are eligible to vote. Once they verify your eligibility, they will count your ballot. The second option is to vote on Election Day. If your ballot is lost, stolen, or spoiled, you can still vote on Election Day with a new ballot at your polling place. However, you will need to bring identification that shows your name and address. The last option is to cast a ballot at a voter service center or vote-by-mail center before the polls close on Election Day. At these centers, you can get a new ballot to replace the one that was lost, stolen, or spoiled. In California, it is important to make sure you have a valid ballot on Election Day. These options allow you to cast a ballot even if yours was lost, stolen, or spoiled.
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