The incumbents in these offices did not file for re-election, which extends the filing period to allow other qualified candidates to file
SANTA ANA, Calif. – March 7, 2026 – Individuals interested in running for three offices now have more time to file a declaration of candidacy with the Registrar of Voters because an eligible incumbent did not file.
New qualified candidates for the offices listed below can file during the extension period, which closes at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11.
Any qualified person, other than the incumbent, can now file the Declaration of Intention papers and pay the filing fee until February 9 at 5 p.m.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 5, 2026 – The Declaration of Intention period for candidates for judicial office of the Superior Court has been extended until Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. for the office listed below for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election because the incumbent failed to file Declaration of Intention papers by the Feb. 4 deadline.
The office is: Superior Court Judge, Office Number 13
Eligible citizens interested in seeking office can file candidacy documents with the Registrar of Voters
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 3, 2026 – Starting Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, individuals interested in running for one of 42 federal, state and county offices up for election in the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election can begin the candidate filing process online or at the Registrar of Voters office.
Orange County’s final Election Administration Plan 2026-2029 is posted on the Registrar of Voters’ website
SANTA ANA, CA – December 4, 2025 –The California Secretary of State today (Dec. 4) notified the Registrar of Voters that it had approved Orange County’s Election Administration Plan (EAP) 2026–2029.
The Registrar of Voters published the final EAP on its website at ocvote.gov/EAP.
During the canvass, Registrar of Voters conducted several post-election voting system tests and audits.
SANTA ANA, CA – December 2, 2025 – Registrar of Voters Bob Page today certified the official Orange County results of the November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election.
Total voter turnout for the election was 52.3 percent. Of the ballots cast by Orange County voters and counted, 88.2 percent cast a Vote-By-Mail ballot and 11.8 percent cast an in-person ballot at one of 66 Vote Centers throughout the county.
Orange County’s Amended Election Administration Plan 2026-2029 is posted on the Registrar of Voters’ website
SANTA ANA, CA – October 30, 2025 – Notice is hereby given that Orange County’s Amended Election Administration Plan 2026-2029 is posted on the Registrar of Voters’ website at ocvote.gov/eap pursuant to the California Voter’s Choice Act.
The Plan is available in English and in translated versions in Chinese, Farsi (Persian), Gujarati, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, in accordance with federal and state law.
The Orange County Registrar of Voters is committed to protecting each voter’s right to cast a ballot easily and securely.
SANTA ANA, CA – October 9, 2025 – Voting in the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election has begun.
Observation Schedule for the Nov 4, 2025 Statewide Special Election
SANTA ANA, CA – September 10, 2025 – The public is invited to observe as the Orange County Registrar of Voters conducts the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. All ballot processing, counting, testing, and audits will take place at the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office, 1300 S. Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705. Observers are also welcome to visit Vote Center and ballot drop box locations throughout the county to observe daily operations.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing for the draft Election Administration Plan 2026-2029 pursuant to the Voter’s Choice Act will be held on September 25, 2025.
Press Release originally provided by the County of Orange
