1. The Voter’s Choice Act: You choose how, when, and where you vote
Note: This free resource will help you teach voters in your community about their new voting experience and how they can participate.
Updated September 2019

2. Why are our elections changing?
The California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) became law in It is designed to make voting more convenient and accessible for all voters. In 2020, 15 counties are implementing the VCA.
You choose how you vote
You choose when you vote
You choose where you vote
You get the support you need

3. Over 50% of CA voters have a new voting experience in 2020
15 California counties will implement the VCA in 2020, representing over 50% of CA voters
- Amador Los Angeles Orange
- Butte Madera Sacramento
- Calaveras Mariposa San Mateo
- El Dorado Napa Santa Cruz
- Fresno Nevada Tuolumne
Los Angeles County will conduct their elections under a slightly different model than other VCA counties
Other California counties may choose to adopt the VCA model in the future

4. How to Vote By Mail Ballot Dropbox Vote Center
Registered voters in participating counties will receive their ballot in the mail a few weeks before an election, even if they did not request one.
All voters have 3 ways to return their ballot:
By Mail
No postage necessary
Ballot Dropbox
No postage necessary
Vote Center
Any where in the county
Note: Neighborhood polling places are no longer used. Check with your county to find the nearest vote center

5. How to Vote in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles County, voters will receive a ballot by mail if they request one or if they are registered as permanent vote-by-mail, also known as absentee.
Los Angeles County is rolling out their Voting Solutions for All People (VSAP) project to improve the voter experience. Visit vsap.lavote.net for more information.
All voters will have 3 ways to return their ballot:
By Mail
No postage necessary
Ballot Dropbox
No postage necessary
Vote Center
Any where in the county
Note: Neighborhood polling places are no longer used.
Visit to find the nearest vote center

6. Vote-By-Mail You can mail back your ballot. No paid postage required.
Voters with disabilities may use their own accessible technology to mark their ballot at home.

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

8. Vote Centers
At a vote center you can:
Drop-off your mail ballot
Vote in-person at any vote center in the county
Vote in-person early and on weekends
Select vote centers will open 10 days before Election Day and through Election Day
All vote centers will open the weekend before Election Day and through Election Day
At a Vote Center, you can also:
Register to vote or update your registration
Vote in multiple languages
Vote with an accessible voting machine
Vote Centers replace traditional polling places. Check with your county to find one near you.

9. 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

10. March 2020 Presidential Primary Election
Feb.
Select Vote Centers Open
Select Vote Centers Open
All Vote Centers Open
Mar.
All Vote Centers Open
Election Day

11. What is the Election Administration Plan (EAP)?
The Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) requires public input to the Election Administration Plan, the plan which outlines how the county will educate the public and administer the election.
Counties are required to
Consult with limited English proficient voters and voters with disabilities and their advocates and stakeholders to develop the EAP.
Host public comment periods and schedule a public hearing to receive input on their EAP from the general public.
Translate their EAP into all languages assigned by federal and state law.
Check with your county to learn more about public input opportunities

12. Get Involved!
Participate in public consultation meetings/a.k.a workshops
Submit public comment on your county’s Election Administration Plan (EAP), the plan which outlines the changes to the voting model.
Join your county’s Voter Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC). The VAAC is responsible for making recommendations on improving access to voting and election materials.
Join your county’s Language Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC). The LAAC is responsible for making recommendations on issues related to language accessibility of elections and election materials.

13. Sign up for our listserv at voterschoice.org/get-involved
Voter’s Choice California is a project of Future of California Elections
@VotersChoiceCA
Sign up for our listserv at voterschoice.org/get-involved

14. Questions?