Online Briefing: SAFE Vote California – Why Voting Early Allows You to Verify Your Vote

California voters are increasingly worried about election integrity — and they’re right to be. Our review of recent elections shows major problems with ballot processing delays, signature-verification errors, and inconsistent county compliance with state law. But there is a proven way for voters to take control, protect their ballot, and ensure their vote is counted securely and legally.

That’s why the Transparency Foundation is hosting an important online briefing on voting early and our S.A.F.E. voting method — a simple but powerful system that empowers every voter to track, verify, and fix their ballot before Election Day, when it’s still possible to correct errors.

The biggest misconception in California is that voting early is unsafe — but the truth is the opposite: voting early gives you the maximum time to confirm that your ballot is received, accepted, and counted. By voting the SAFE way, voters gain up to 30 full days to monitor their ballot and resolve any problems.

If you want to make sure your vote is counted — and help educate others in your community — you won’t want to miss this important briefing.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Why voting early actually increases security and reduces the risk your ballot will be lost, delayed, or rejected
• How to vote the S.A.F.E. Way
• How to quickly track and verify your ballot online — and what each tracking status really means
• Why long lines, fewer polling places, and slow processing make Election Day voting riskier
• How to get a provisional ballot if needed — and ensure it overrides any defective ballot
• Ways you can volunteer to help monitor ballot processing and strengthen election integrity