1. You have the right to cast a ballot if you are a valid registered 'voter. 
    A valid registered voter means a United States citizen who is a resident in this state, who is at least 18 years of age 
    and not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote at his or her current residence
    address.

  2. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot if your name is not listed on the' voting rolls.

3. You have the right to cast a ballot if you are present and in line at the polling place prior to the dose of the 
    polls. 

4. You have the right to cast a secret. ballot free from intimidation.

5. You have the right to receive a new ballot I~ prior to casting your ballot, you
    believe you made a mistake. . .
           If at any time before you finally cast your ballot, you feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to exchange
    the spoiled. ballot for a new ballot. Absentee voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their 
    spoiled ballot to an elections official prior to the closing of the polls on Election Day.

6. You have the right to receive assistance in casting your ballot, if you are unable
    to vote without assistance. 

7. . You have the right to return a completed absentee ballot to any precinct in the county.

8. You have the right to election materials in another language, if there are sufficient residents it! your 
    precinct to warrant production.

9. You have the right to ask questions about election procedures and observe the elections process.
        You have the right to ask questions of the precinct board and election officials regarding election procedures and to
     receive an answer or be directed to the appropriate official for an answer. However, if persistent questioning
    disrupts the execution of their duties, the board or election officials may discontinue responding to questions.

10. You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to a local elections official or to the Secretary 
      of State's Office.

If  you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or if you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State's confidential toll-free .
VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE.  

Secretary of State I State of California

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