County elections official explains mail-in ballot process, postmark rules and counting timeline

Sep 15, 2026

Calaveras County elections head Rebecca Turner answered common voter questions: everyone receives a mailed ballot, ballots are mailed about 60 days before the election, and ballots postmarked on election day may be counted up to seven days after arrival.

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Rebecca Turner, head of the Calaveras County elections department, told viewers that the county mails a ballot to every registered voter and encourages voters to return ballots early or use a drop box or vote center.

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