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California Leaders Urge Voters To ‘Know Their Rights’ On Election Day

With the General Election only days away, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Attorney General Xavier Becerra are urging voters to review the California Voter Bill of Rights.


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“Every California voter should know their rights before heading to the polls,” Padilla said.

“In California we have a Voter Bill of Rights, so that every eligible California voter can cast a ballot easily, confidentially, and free from intimidation,” he said. “Reviewing the Voter Bill of Rights before heading to the polls will help ensure a smooth voting experience.”

The Voter Bill of Rights is posted at every polling place, printed in the Voter Information Guide sent to every household, and available online and it is written in plain language that is clear and easy to understand,” Padilla said.

“Voting is a cornerstone right of all Americans,” Becerra said. “Civic engagement is essential to our democracy. Here at the California Department of Justice, we are on call and ready to assist the Secretary of State in enforcing California’s election laws.”

On Election Day, the California Department of Justice has a team of more than a dozen attorneys and administrative staff on call in six offices around the state available to assist the Secretary of State.

The California Department of Justice provides essential logistical support in the event that the Secretary seeks our assistance in enforcing California’s election laws on Election Day.

In California, residents have the right to vote if you are a registered voter even if your name is not on the list at your polling place. Voters will be provided a provisional ballot and your vote will be counted if elections officials determine they are eligible to vote.

Residents have the right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close. It is important that voters understand this right and don’t just walk away because it is 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.

“Additionally, you also have the right to cast a secret ballot without anyone bothering you or telling you how to vote,” said state officials.

“No one should be denied their right to vote because of barriers like polling locations not opening on time, lack of staffing at polling locations or long lines,” Padilla said. “Barriers that deprive people of their vote deprive them of their voice.”

To download the California Voter Bill of Rights visit here.

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California Leaders Urge Voters To ‘Know Their Rights’ On Election Day

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Devon Miller was born and raised in Santa Clarita. He joined KHTS Radio as a digital marketing intern in September of 2017, and later moved to news as a staff writer in December. Miller attended College of the Canyons and served as the Associated Student Government President. Miller is now News Director for KHTS, covering breaking news and politics across the Santa Clarita Valley.