Press Releases

Orange County’s Vote Center Lab: Ideal Test Environment for Safe Voting

The first of its kind in the United States, the Vote Center Lab will support voting and voter education for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election and beyond.

Orange County, CA Elections Releases Report on Election Planning under COVID-19

As a result of COVID-19, all election operations and voter outreach have been evaluated and modifications have been made for public health and safety.

Orange County, CA Elections Releases Report on Survey Data from 2020 Primary Election

March 2020 Primary Election survey data indicates positive feedback and experiences as a result of the implementation of the Vote Center model.

Orange County Candidates Strongly Encouraged to File Online

Filing online will allow candidates to stay safe and healthy - candidate filing will begin Monday, July 13, 2020.

City of Westminster Special Recall Election Recount Ends with No Changes

No change in original certification as recount officially ends

Orange County, CA Elections to Conduct Risk Limiting Audit of City of Santa Ana Special Recall Election Results

Additional auditing of ballots will be conducted to provide strong statistical evidence that the election outcome is correct.

Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy

Test to take place in preparation for May 19, 2020 City of Santa Ana Special Recall Election

Santa Ana Recall Election: Vote-by-Mail With Multiple Options to Submit Ballot

The generalized use of in-person voting may present risks to public health and safety in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Orange County, CA Elections to Conduct Risk Limiting Audit of City of Westminster Special Recall Election Results

Additional auditing of ballots will be conducted to provide strong statistical evidence that the election outcome is correct.

Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy

Test to take place in preparation for April 7, 2020 City of Westminster Special Recall Election