State NewsCalifornia Officials Confirm Mail-In Ballot Envelopes for Recall Election Have HolesSavePrintA ballot for a recall election seeking to remove California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seen in Los Angeles, Calif., on Aug. 15, 2021. Chris Delmas/AFP via Getty ImagesZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/20/2021|Updated: 8/20/2021Some envelopes containing absentee ballots for the California recall election have holes in them, election officials have confirmed.A video of a voter showing a ballot and an envelope with holes went viral, with the woman warning others to be careful.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesMeasles Cases Surge in South Carolina as Outbreak Spreads to Other StatesJan 13, 2026RFK Jr. Appoints 2 New Members to CDC Vaccine Advisory PanelJan 13, 2026Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection for Somalis in USJan 13, 2026Sen. Mark Kelly Sues Pentagon Over Punishment for ‘Illegal Orders’ VideoJan 12, 2026Related TopicsCaliforniarecall
