Know Your Rights Learning Center
Find the protection that applies, what you can say, what to do next, and where to get help across the 805.
Rights Finder
Provisional ballot
If you believe you are registered but your name does not appear on the list, ask to vote a provisional ballot. Elections officials will determine your eligibility before counting it.
- Ask the poll worker to check your name and address carefully.
- If the issue is not resolved, request a provisional ballot.
- Keep the receipt or tracking information so you can check whether it was counted.
Rapid Response
Rapid Response Network and nonpartisan Election Protection are available when a voting problem, intimidation, or interference is happening.
California Voter Bill of Rights
My Rights Guide
Save the protections you want to keep, then copy, email, or print your personal guide.
Saved items remain on this device until you clear them.
Current Learning Opportunity
Practical, nonpartisan voter education focused on recognizing and responding to election disinformation.
Trusted Sources
Official statewide voter protections.
Open official guideOfficial guidance on provisional ballots and eligibility review.
Open provisional guideUse 805 EPIC Resources for Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo County election information.
Open county resourcesCall or text trained volunteers with voting questions or problems.
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