This law states that the voting process at certain polling stations should follow the same procedures as other polling places, unless this article specifies any differences.

Once the polls open, it's the precinct board's job to make sure each person is eligible to vote before letting them into the voting booth.

Before voters use the voting booth, they must be shown how to use the voting device. If there’s a specific tool like a marker or puncher, voters will be told to use only that tool. Voters will also learn how to fold the ballot and place it in the envelope. If voters have questions about using the machine once inside the booth, they can ask for help, and the precinct board will provide the necessary information.

Before a voter enters the voting booth, they may be given a device to mark their ballot. After marking the ballot, the voter must return the device to the precinct board.

In elections where ballots are counted both by hand and using machines, the same device that marks ballots for machine counting can also be used for marking ballots that will be counted by hand.

When a voter finishes voting, they must secure their ballot so no one can see their choices. The way to do this is to fold the ballot or put it in an envelope or container, making sure the marked choices are hidden, but the stub is visible for the precinct board to remove.

When a voter is done voting, they should give their folded ballot or the envelope with the ballot to a precinct board member. The board member will remove a stub from the ballot, hand the stub back to the voter, and then place the ballot into a ballot container. If the ballot needs to be moved from an envelope to the container, it's important to make sure the voter's choices are kept private.

In this section, the rule is that each voter is allowed to receive just one ballot during voting, according to the guidelines set out in another part of the election law.

This law states that you're not allowed to request or get a ballot from any voting location other than the one where you're registered to vote, unless another law says otherwise.

This law says that voters can only get their ballots directly from precinct officers or authorized officers. No one else is allowed to give a voter a ballot.

When a voter gets their ballot, they must immediately go alone to a booth or private area to mark their ballot, unless certain exceptions in other sections apply.

This law explains how voters who need help marking their ballots can get assistance. Voters can choose up to two people to help them, but these helpers cannot be their employers or union representatives. Counties must inform voters about this assistance option via their election websites and voter guides, in multiple languages as needed.

If a voter has a disability, they can vote outside the polling place with help from a poll worker, who will bring them a regular ballot. The voting area must be accessible and as close as possible to the polling place. Polling places must provide signs and have a system in place for voters with disabilities to request help, like a phone number or a bell.

Anyone assisting voters cannot share how the voter has marked their ballot.

Election precinct officers must maintain a record of voters who received help with marking their ballots. This list must be submitted to the elections official and kept with other election materials and records.

This law requires that all ballots must be marked using the specific marking device provided or recommended by the elections official. If a ballot can't be read because of the wrong marking device, there's a separate process for handling it under Section 15210.

When voting in an election where you can choose more than one candidate for the same position, you need to mark your choices next to the names of the candidates you want to vote for. However, you can only mark as many names as there are positions available to be filled.

When voting on a specific measure, voters should mark their choice on the ballot in the designated space next to their preferred answer. To do this, they must use the marking device provided at the polling station.

This law states that voters are not allowed to write any personal information on their ballots that could reveal their identity. Specifically, this means not writing your signature, initials, name, address, voter ID number, social security number, or driver's license number on the ballot.

If you make a mistake on your ballot or it gets damaged, you need to give it back to the ballot clerk right away to get a new one. However, you can only get a total of three ballots, including the first one you received.

This law requires the precinct board to immediately mark all spoiled ballots as "spoiled" using ink or an indelible pencil without unfolding them. These spoiled ballots are then returned along with any unused ballots.

This law explains that once a voter has filled out their ballot, they shouldn't show it to anyone in a way that reveals their choices. However, they can choose to share how they voted, as long as doing so doesn't break any other laws.

After voting, you need to fold your ballot as instructed so that nobody can see your choices. The only parts visible should be the ballot number and the top margin.

When a voter has folded their ballot, they should give it to a member of the precinct board. This election worker will remove a slip with a number from the ballot, give that slip back to the voter, and then place the ballot into the ballot box while the voter watches.

During elections, poll workers must mark voters' names on a list at least once an hour until 6 p.m., noting who has voted by drawing a line through each name. This applies whether using a printed list or, in some counties, an electronic system. For electronic systems, an elections official can update a printout or use digital notifications to track voting every hour up to 6 p.m. or until the process is stopped.

This law states that voters can only give back the ballot they got from the precinct board member at the polling place.

If a voter decides not to use the ballot they've been given, they must give it back to the official responsible for the ballots before they leave the polling place. The official will then cancel the ballot. All canceled ballots are treated the same way as spoiled ballots and returned to the ballot clerk.

This law is about how election officials should update voter information during an election. When voters submit their ballots, a precinct board member marks the line number next to the voter's name on the voter list. In some counties, instead of numbering, the voter's name is simply crossed off. If the election uses vote centers or electronic poll books, only the electronic list will be updated.

This law requires the precinct board at voting locations to keep at least one printed copy of the voter list available during voting hours. Only designated precinct board members are allowed to make any marks on these lists as per a specific procedure. Notices must be posted on these lists stating that any unauthorized marking or tampering with the intent to deface or alter voter information is a misdemeanor offense. Similarly, if electronic poll books are used, a notice near the devices must say that only authorized board members can operate it, and tampering with it to alter voter information is also a misdemeanor.

This section outlines what should happen if a voting location runs out of ballots. If there aren't enough ballots, election officials must deliver more within two hours. While waiting, voters can either vote using a backup method or wait for new ballots to arrive. This backup voting method needs approval from the Secretary of State, and election officials must submit it for approval by a specified deadline.

This law requires polling places in California that use electronic voting systems to have a backup supply of paper ballots for state and federal elections. For a statewide general election, at least 10% of paper ballots must be available based on the number of registered voters. During primary elections and other contests, at least 5% are needed. Registered voters are counted 88 days before the election to determine these percentages.

If electronic systems fail, these paper ballots are used, and a voter can request a paper ballot anytime if available. The law also requires voter centers to stock enough materials to print ballots on the spot if needed. Provisional ballots can serve as paper backups, and votes on these ballots are treated as regular votes.