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Registrar of Voters Launches Election Day Observer Training for November 8th

Official election observation training will provide any member of the public with important rules and regulations


SANTA ANA, CA - The Registrar of Voters is offering free training for any member of the public, or group, that wishes to observe the election process in a polling place on Election Day.

California election law governs the conduct of elections, which includes the rules surrounding the public observation process. The training, which is being offered on three different days, includes important information that will cover the following topics:

Orange County Registrar of Voters Partners with District Attorney for Election Day Support

Election Day operational planning underway to ensure a smooth voting experience for all voters


SANTA ANA, CA – In an effort to ensure a smooth experience for voters on Election Day, the Registrar of Voters has developed a comprehensive field response system to address any Election Day issues. Election officials are positioned throughout the County on Election Day and can respond to incidents in any polling place. This response system has been in place since 2006. 

Orange County Registrar of Voters Releases 2016 Voting Rights Act Compliance Update

Agency releases biennial report detailing extensive and on-going Voting Rights Act compliance programs


SANTA ANA, CA - The Orange County Registrar of Voters released their 2016 biennial Voting Rights Act Compliance and Bilingual Outreach report today. 

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, October 24th

Heavy volume of new registrations indicates strong interest in the election


SANTA ANA, CA – The deadline to register to vote in the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election is Monday, October 24, 2016.  Online voter registration is available, which allows new voters to complete the entire process online at ocvote.gov/registration.  Paper registration forms can be obtained at the Registrar of Voters, post offices, libraries and city halls.

Boost Mobile Joins Registrar of Voters Corporate Partnership Program to Support Upcoming Election

Boost Mobile stores will serve as polling places and employees will serve as poll workers in the upcoming Presidential Election in Orange County, CA


SANTA ANA, CA - Today the Orange County Registrar of Voters is proud to announce Boost Mobile as the latest brand to join its unique corporate sponsorship program for 2016. The Orange County Registrar of Voters corporate sponsorship program is designed to engage businesses in the election process by having them provide technology services, locations for polling places, or volunteers to work the polls.

Registrar of Voters Set to Kick Off Early In-Person Voting

Vote Centers offer voters opportunities to cast their ballot early – including on Saturdays and Sundays


SANTA ANA, CA – October 14, 2016 – The Orange County Registrar of Voters is set to begin early in-person voting for the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election at six Vote Center locations throughout Orange County. These convenient Vote Centers will operate from October 29 thru November 7, 2016.

“Vote centers will provide full-service voting to Orange County voters prior to Election Day,” said Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters.

Registrar of Voters Will be Open on Columbus Day Holiday

Office to be open on the Columbus Day holiday


SANTA ANA, CA - In order to allow greater flexibility in voting for the November 8, 2016 General Election, the Orange County Registrar of Voters will be open on the Columbus Day holiday, Monday, October 10, 2016. Vote-by-mail voting will begin on Monday and the Registrar of Voters will be avialable to assist voters throughout the day.

When:
Monday, October 10, 2016
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Where:
1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana

Wahoo's Fish Taco Joins Corporate Sponsorship Agreement to Support Upcoming Election

Wahoo's Fish Taco employees will serve as poll workers in the upcoming Presidential Election


SANTA ANA - Today the Orange County Registrar of Voters is proud to announce Wahoo’s Fish Taco as the latest brand to join their unique corporate sponsorship program for 2016. The Orange County Registrar of Voters corporate sponsorship program is designed to engage businesses in the election process by having them provide technology services or volunteers to work the polls.

Orange County Musicians Team Up with Registrar of Voters to Encourage Election Day Volunteering

Orange County bands LIT and SAVE FERRIS team up with musician JASON FREESE to assist Registrar of Voters with poll worker recruitment


SANTA ANA, CA – Orange County bands LIT, SAVE FERRIS and musician Jason Freese (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel) have donated their time to assist the Registrar of Voters by recording a public service announcement promoting the need for poll workers in the November 8th General Election.

Rock the Vote and Registrar of Voters Team Up to Offer Free Concert at Aliso Creek Beach

Joint event designed to promote voter registration and poll worker recruitment to feature popular Orange County band Bristol to Memory


SANTA ANA, CA – The Registrar of Voters and Rock the Vote will be hosting a free concert by popular recording artists Bristol to Memory, Saturday, September 17, 2016 at noon at Aliso Creek Beach in Orange County.

The Registrar of Voters has been hosting “Surf the Vote” events in coastal cities in Orange County during the summer. The events are designed to raise awareness about the upcoming Presidential Election and to encourage young people to volunteer to work during the November election.