The Ballot Marking Device makes it easy for voters to customize the voting experience to fit their needs. Voters can access 13 languages, adjust the touch screen to a comfortable angle, change the display settings such as text size and contrast or go through the ballot using the audio headset and control pad.

Security remains a top priority for L.A. County, that’s why this device is not connected to a network or the internet. The easy-to-follow instructions can guide any voter through the voting process without the need for assistance.

Previously, voters with mobility or visual challenges were asked to go to a separate voting booth; not any more. The Ballot Marking Device provides all the accessibility features previously available and upgrades them all into one device.

Facts on the Ballot Marking Devices:

• A paper ballot is required to use the Ballot Marking Device
• There is no network or internet connection
• These do not count ballots
• The printed ballot will have a human-readable summary of selections
• Voters will review their ballot twice before casting
• Voters cast their ballot on the same device

The Interactive Sample Ballot is a convenient option for voters who want to access and mark their selections prior to arriving at the vote center. Using a computer, mobile phone or personal device voters’ can review their ballot information and make their selections. After going through the selection process the Interactive Sample Ballot creates a Poll Pass (QR code) – like an airline boarding pass.

At the vote center, voters scan the Poll Pass to transfer their selections to the Ballot Marking Device (BMD). Then, a review screen will display allowing voters a chance to make changes or cast their ballot.

Facts on the Interactive Sample Ballot:

• This is an optional tool that speeds up the voting process
• This is not online voting – voters need to take their Poll Pass to a vote center to complete the voting process
• No identifiable information is saved in the Poll Pass QR code
• Selections are only stored on the voter's personal device
• It's fully accessible and voters may use their assistive technology to complete a Poll Pass

The Electronic Pollbooks (ePollbook) will replace the printed list of voters and will be used by vote center staff to verify the registration eligibility of a voter in real time. Additionally, ePollbooks will indicate if a voter has already voted anywhere in the County and will not allow voting at multiple locations.

The voter information on the ePollbooks is not connected to the Ballot Marking Device or the tally system. They remain independent from one another to protect a voter's personal information. Printed ballots do not contain any voter information.

Facts on the ePollbook:

• Voters can check-in and go to any vote center within the County to vote
• Voter registration information can be updated in real time
• Allows Vote by Mail voters to cast a regular in-person ballot without needing to surrender their mailed ballot