Press Releases
Orange County, CA Elections to Conduct Risk Limiting Audit of Presidential General Election Results
Additional auditing of ballots will be conducted to provide strong statistical evidence that the election outcome is correct.
Message to Orange County Voters: If You Plan to Vote In-Person Plan Ahead; Election Day is the Last Day to Vote, Not the First
Many options have been in place for nearly 30 days to allow voters ample time to plan ahead for voting prior to Election Day.
Vote Center in Westminster Closed Temporarily Due to Suspicious Package Investigation
Suspicious package left outside of a Vote Center operated by the Registrar of Voters is under investigation.
Vote Centers Previously Affected by Fires Set to Open as Scheduled Tomorrow
Ballot Drop Boxes that were closed due to the Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires also re-opened.
Orange County, CA Elections Expands Mobile Voting Near Fire Zones to Assist Voters
Pop-up voting will provide convenient options to vote in-person, receive a replacement ballot, or ballot drop off to voters who had to quickly evacuate due to the fires.
Pop-Up Voting Event Cancelled Due to Silverado Fire
Voting location is impacted due to voluntary evacuation orders.
Four Ballot Drop Boxes Now Closed Due to Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires
Ballot drop boxes are impacted due to mandatory evacuation orders.
Use of Official County Drop Boxes
Unofficial ballot drop boxes are prohibited - third party ballot collections are allowed, but a voter must designate someone to return their ballot on their behalf.
Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy
Test to take place in preparation for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Media Advisory: California Secretary of State Alex Padilla Joins Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley to Discuss County’s Comprehensive Plans to Safeguard Election, Provide Transparency
Remarks to take place against the backdrop of semi-trucks being loaded with 1.7 million official ballots for transportation to the United States Postal Service.