Voters in California can track their mail-in ballots using the Where’s My Ballot? feature powered by BallotTrax.
BallotTrax alerts the voter through their preferred method when their ballot is received, accepted and counted by their county’s election office.
To sign up for the service, voters register online with their name, date of birth and zip code. The user will then put in their preference for text message, email or voice message updates about their ballot and what times they want to receive notifications.
“It gives you a sense of confidence, and you can know for sure that your ballot has been received, and you know when it’s been counted,” said Erin Clausen, San Luis Obispo clerk-recorder public information specialist.
Where’s My Ballot? is available in 546 counties across 26 states, according to its website. All counties in certain states including California participate. In other states, only select counties participate.
Voters can check if their county is participating by visiting the Where’s My Ballot? website. If the county is participating, the user is prompted to sign up to track their ballot.
The general feedback from voters about this tracking technology in person and on social media has been great, Clausen said.
“I haven’t heard anyone say anything negative about it,” Clausen said. “Everybody’s generally really happy to have that confirmation.”
For more information and troubleshooting tips, visit the Where’s My Ballot? FAQ page.