Elections Code section 13246

The device for marking the ballot may be of any size, shape, or form, and the impression made on the ballot may be in the form of a cross, square, circle, rectangle, or any other design that will clearly indicate the choice of the voter. Any type of ink or other substance that will clearly show the voter’s choice may be used in or in conjunction with the marking device.

Source: Section 13246, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=13246. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 13246’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/elections_code_section_13246

Original Source: Section 13246, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=13246. (last accessed May 12, 2025).