The statewide Special Election is Nov. 3, and whether you're mailing off your ballot or voting in-person, election officials share some common voting mistakes to avoid.

At the County Clerk-Recorder's office in San Luis Obispo, votes are already being processed.

To ensure your vote is counted right away, Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano says to confirm your assigned polling location. This can be found on the stub of your vote-by-mail ballot.

If you’re registered to vote by mail but want to vote in person, Cano says it’s best to bring your ballot with you so it can be swapped out for a precinct ballot. In case you don't have your ballot with you, you’ll still be able to vote.

"The poll workers are going to have to call to make sure that no ballot has been returned and once that’s confirmed, th

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