How to Track Your Ballot in California – NBC Los Angeles

Some of California’s 22 million registered voters have already filled out and returned their ballots for the Nov. 5 election.

But how do you know what happens to your ballot after you submit it?

The state of California offers “Where’s My Ballot?” This allows voters to track the status of their absentee ballot.

Here’s what you should know.

How can I track my ballot?

Voters can track their ballot using the Vote by Mail Status Tool. To track the status of a ballot, voters need their last name, date of birth, house number or zip code.

According to California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, ballots are regularly collected from mailboxes.

• Every 96 hours – excluding Saturdays and Sundays – between the 29th day before the election and the 10th day before the election.
• From occupied mailboxes at least every 72 hours – excluding Saturdays and Sundays – from the 10th day before the election until the polls close on election day.
• From unoccupied mailboxes every 48 hours – excluding Saturdays and Sundays – from the 10th day before an election until the polls close on election day.

By subscribing to BallotTrax, voters can receive absentee ballot notifications every step of the way via automated email, SMS (text), or voice call alerts. Notifications are sent when the election office mails the ballot, receives the ballot from the voter, and counts the ballot. If there is a problem with the ballot, a notification will also be sent.

Voters having difficulty tracking their ballot can call (800) 815-2666 or email [email protected] for assistance.

All 50 states and the District of Columbia except Illinois, Mississippi, Missouri and Wyoming offer similar ballot tracking programs.

Where can I cast my vote?

The map below shows the locations of ballot drop boxes in Los Angeles County.

Additional ballot drop locations for the following counties can be found here:

What does a Dropbox look like?

All official mailboxes have the text “Official Ballot Box” clearly displayed on the outside.

Ballot drop boxes in Los Angeles typically feature a blue, yellow and white color scheme, written instructions on the side, and the Los Angeles County seal.

Ballot boxes have different designs in different counties.

Ventura County boxes are typically white with red lettering, Orange County boxes are orange, white and brown, while Riverside and San Bernardino County boxes have a red, white and blue design.

To meet national safety standards, boxes are often screwed into cement or secured with chains.

The ballot papers are regularly picked up by two district election workers. Problems or problems can be reported here.

Tampering with a mailbox is a felony under California election law.

Ballots can be cast any time until November 5th at 8 p.m