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flag California officials confirm mail-in ballot holes are for accessibility, not tracking, and emphasize vote privacy.

flag California Secretary of State Shirley Weber debunked false claims that small holes in mail-in ballot envelopes for the Nov. 4, 2025, special election allow officials to identify votes on Proposition 50. flag She explained the holes are an accessibility feature for blind and low-vision voters to properly sign envelopes. flag Weber confirmed that voters can preserve privacy by inserting ballots in ways that hide markings, and urged the public to use early voting sites or vote in person. flag The state’s election process remains transparent, with public observation of ballot handling and no evidence of vote suppression.

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