A Fallbrook couple is warning voters in San Diego to be aware of mail-in ballots and make sure that it is complete.
Jerry Bob and Patty Beasley told NBC 7 that they received their mail-in ballots last Friday and noticed the problem.
“I opened up her ballot and my ballot, and I realized, I only have card one. I’m missing card two with some of the propositions on it,” Jerry Bob Beasley said.
He added that he is also concerned the problem may be more widespread.
“If I’m the only one who got a half a ballot, somebody messed up," he said. "I forgive them, but I can't believe I’m the only one."
The San Diego Registrar of Voters said they investigated and that there is no indication there was a problem with an incomplete ballot.
“This is automation we are talking about here, to make sure every mail-in ballot is properly packaged,” said Michael Vu, from the Registrar of Voters.
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Vu said since there is a barcode on every ballot card, if both cards are not inside the envelope, the machine stops. But there is no indication the machine stopped.
“So we’re sure both cards were added into the mail ballot package,” he said.
The Beasley said they are still concerned that some voters may have received incomplete ballots and not realized it.
Patty Beasley added that she does hope her husband is the only one who received an incomplete ballot.
“But the odds aren't good with that, I don’t think," she said. "With this many people, this many ballots.”
Jerry Bob Beasley added: “I commend them with the job they have to do down there, but it needs to be done right."
The Beasleys told NBC 7 they have also not received a ballot book, which they say they need to be informed voters.
They said the Registrar of Voters' office told them to go online but it's something they prefer not to have to do.
Vu says he personally is looking into why they have not received a ballot book and that he wants them to have all the information they need.
