In 2020, Calaveras County adopted the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA), modernizing local elections and giving voters more flexibility with multiple in-person voting locations and secure ballot drop boxes available throughout the county. Under the VCA, counties must develop an Election Administration Plan (EAP), seek public input, and obtain approval from the California Secretary of State. This plan is updated every four years and outlines key details about how elections are run, including vote center operations, ballot drop box locations, voter education and outreach, fiscal impacts, accessibility services, and the role of advisory committees.
The list below details some of the conveniences of the Voter’s Choice Act.
- Choose how to vote: through the mail, ballot drop location, or in-person vote center.
- Vote at any vote center in the County: you are not limited to only one location.
- Get the support you need: Vote Center staff will be there to help you have a great voting experience, including providing access to Spanish language translators, helping those with disabilities and updating your registration if needed.
Cost Comparison Report:
The Voter's Choice Act (VCA), which was first implemented in Calaveras County in March 2020, required the County to make a set of one-time purchases to transition it away from the traditional polling place model. To better understand the cost of elections under this model of election administration, the Voter's Choice Act requires participating counties to provide a report that compares the cost of elections conducted under the VCA to the cost of previous elections (Elec. Code § 4005(g)(2)). To view the Cost Comparison Report Click Here.