The Voter’s Choice Act: You choose how, when, and where you vote

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The Voter’s Choice Act: You choose how, when, and where you vote

The Voter’s Choice Act The California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) became law in 2016. Five counties are pioneering the change in 2018: Madera Napa Nevada Sacramento San Mateo All California counties can choose to adopt in 2020.

Why are our elections changing? The Voter’s Choice Act is designed to make voting more convenient and accessible. You choose how you vote You choose when you vote You choose where you vote You get the support you need

How to Return a Ballot By Mail Ballot Dropbox Vote Center All registered voters will receive their ballot in the mail a few weeks before an election. You will have 3 ways to return your ballot: By Mail Ballot Dropbox Vote Center

Vote-By-Mail You can mail back your ballot. Voters with disabilities may use their own accessible technology to mark their ballot at home.

Ballot Dropboxes You can drop off your ballot at any Ballot Dropbox located throughout your county. No postage is required at a Ballot Dropbox.

Vote Centers You can drop off your ballot at any Vote Center in the county You can vote in person at any Vote Center in the county for up to 11 days -- even on the weekends. Vote Centers will replace traditional polling places.

What Else Can I Do at a Vote Center? Register to vote or update registration Vote in multiple languages Vote with an accessible voting machine

Missed the Voter Registration Deadline? You can still register and vote on the same day all the way through Election Day. Visit a Vote Center or the elections office Register to vote Vote Seal your ballot in a special envelope and sign it

November 2018 General Election Oct. Some Vote Centers Open Nov. All Vote Centers Open Some Vote Centers Open All Vote Centers Open Election Day Use slide 11 or slide 12 depending on which election is approaching

Get Involved! Visit VotersChoice.org to get free resources and materials for educating your community Join the county Voter Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) Join the county Language Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC)

Questions?

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