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Plumas County elections staff explain ballot handling and curbside rules ahead of elections
Summary
Elections staff briefed the board on local ballot handling procedures, stressing there is no automated "hole reader" process in county practice, describing manual signature verification, instructions for voters who receive ballots in error, and electioneering restrictions around the courthouse ballot drop box.
Plumas County elections officials briefed supervisors Oct. 14 on procedures the office uses to process ballots and to protect ballot integrity during the current election period.
Elections staff explained that the "hole in the envelope" process referenced in media reports from larger counties is not used in Plumas County; staff said that process in other counties only detects whether an envelope contains a ballot and does not read votes. Plumas County staff described a hands‑on, visual signature verification process and said returned ballots are signature checked for validity before being processed and counted.
Officials also explained available services and remedies: where to ask questions about "Where'sMyBallot" messages, how to report receiving a ballot for a deceased person, and how to file an election complaint; staff noted they can check county death certificates and help correct voter rolls. The office reminded the public that electioneering inside the courthouse is prohibited and that the 100‑foot zone around an outdoor ballot box is enforced.
Elections staff invited the public to visit to observe processes and asked for civility toward election workers; no board action was required.
