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Vote By Mail Ballot Processing

Ballots cast by mail in Los Angeles County undergo a six stage validation process prior to being counted on election night. Step five is “ballot remake” — ballots with that contain marking issues that do not obscure the intent of the voter are “remade” so that they can read by tabulation machines. The original ballot is attached to the remade ballot for auditing purposes.