A Sacramento County voter raised alarm this week after discovering his vote was visible through the ballot envelope for the upcoming November 4 special election on Proposition 50, which decides new congressional districts through 2030. Voter Doug Cater posted a video showing the issue, prompting a response from county officials. Public Information Officer Janna Haynes explained that the holes in the envelope are designed to verify ballot presence and assist visually impaired voters, but sometimes vendor production can cause issues. The county recommends folding the ballot text inward before sealing or requesting a new envelope from the elections office or vote center if your vote is visible. Officials say a similar issue occurred during the 2021 recall election, and the department is revie
Sacramento County ballot privacy issue raises concern

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