Articles written by Ben Allen

Ben Allen, California State Senator|May 23, 2016

I have heard from many voters recently who are confused about why their sample ballot or vote by mail (VBM) ballot for the June 7 Presidential Primary Election does not list the presidential candidates. I am writing to offer clarification on this matter so that everyone who wants to cast a vote for president has the opportunity to do so. Voters who registered to vote without stating a political party preference are called "no party preference" or "NPP" voters. NPP voters will automatically...