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AccuVote-OS
Optical Scan Voting System


California counties that use AccuVote OS:
Fresno, Humboldt, Kern, Lassen, Marin, Mendocino, Modoc, Placer, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Siskiyou, Trinity and Tulare

STEP 1:
  • Sign in at the polls.
  • You will receive your ballot card(s) and a secrecy folder to allow you to return your ballot in privacy.
Accuvote-Vote ES-2000 - step 1

STEP 2:
  • Use only the pen provided by the pollworker to mark your ballot.
  • Mark the balllot by filling in the oval next to each of your selections.
  • Vote only one ballot card at a time.
  • Remember to check both sides of the ballot.
  • Do not vote for more than the number of candidates to be elected for each office.
  • If you make a mistake, do not try to correct it. Return the ballot to a poll worker and request another ballot.
Accuvote-Vote ES-2000 - step 2

STEP 3:
  • After you made your selections, check your ballot. Make sure the ovals are filled in completely.
  • When finished, place your ballot card(s), with the stub(s) attached, in the secrecy folder.
  • Return your ballot to the poll worker. The poll worker will tear off the stub(s) and return them to you and deposit your ballot in the boox or scanner.
Accuvote-Vote ES-2000 - step 3




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