Misinformation targets accessibility feature of California mail ballots

Californians are voting in a special election on Proposition 50, an amendment to the state's constitution that would ...
PolitiFact

Are holes in California mail-in ballot envelopes so some votes can be discarded? That’s misleading

California vote-by-mail envelopes differ by county, so not all envelopes have holes and not all envelope holes reveal voting marks. However, the punched-in holes are considered best practice in the ...
Edhat

California Secretary of State Clarifies Ballot Envelope Features Ahead of Special Election

The small holes on ballot envelopes are an accessibility feature to allow sight-impaired voters to orient themselves to where ...
The Sacramento Observer

How to Make Sure Your Ballot is Secure and Counted in California’s 2025 Special Election

Learn about the safeguards in place to protect every ballot in California's Statewide Special Election on Nov. 4, ensuring ...
Noozhawk

California Secretary of State Clarifies Special Election Ballot Envelopes

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber today clarified information about the Nov. 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election ballot envelopes. “We have ...