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The primary goal of election misinformation is to prevent voters from casting their ballot. The best defense against election-related misinformation is to vote. If you have any questions or concerns about your ability to vote, please review content on our website or contact our office by email at [email protected] or by phone at (805)781-5228. Be sure to keep your voter registration information up-to-date and sign up for ballot tracking alerts.

Do not forward or share any possible misinformation. Reports can be directed to the Secretary of State's misinformation email [email protected] for investigation. 

Misinformation is false, but created or shared with the intent of causing harm.

Disinformation is deliberately created to mislead, harm, or manipulate a person, social group, organization, or country.

Malinformation is based on fact, but used out of context to mislead, harm, or manipulate.