Seven Counties May Require Voting by Mail
Mendocino and six other California counties are planning to participate in a pilot program that would shut down polling places next year and require voters to cast ballots by mail.
The five-year test, which must be approved by the Legislature, is designed to increase voter turnout, speed up election results and save money.
The program could be implemented statewide if it is successful.
Mendocino County hopes to reduce its election costs by 30%, officials said. The county would save $25,000 during a general election and $40,000 in a primary.
Other counties involved in the test are Calaveras, San Benito, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Sierra and Ventura.
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