Press Releases

Extension of Candidate Filing Period for the Presidential Primary Election

When incumbents do not file for re-election the filing period is extended.

Extension of Declaration of Intention for Superior Court Judicial Offices

Judicial filing requirement extended for Superior Court Judge, Office No. 4

Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy

Test to take place in preparation for November 5, 2019 General District Election

Media Preview of New Orange County Voting System and Vote Centers

Media attendees will be able to see mock vote center set-up with new voting system equipment

Orange County, CA Elections to Host Public Hearing on Draft Election Administration Plan

The public hearing will go over draft operational and outreach plans during the transition to the vote center model of voting and elections.

Orange County, CA Elections Releases Survey Data from 2018 Primary and General Elections

Comparative data now available for elections spanning nearly a decade - from 2009 to 2018

Caltech Independent Review Concludes that 2018 Election Administration in Orange County, CA was Conducted with a "High Degree of Integrity"

After lengthy review and analysis, California Institute of Technology concludes that Orange County's election administration was "without compromise".

Orange County, CA Elections Launches Vote Center Community Workshops

26 community workshops have been scheduled for the public to learn about Vote Centers and share feedback on Vote Center locations, support services, and more.

Secretary of State Joins Registrar of Voters and Orange County Cities to Launch "Roadshow to Vote Centers 2020"

Monthly meetings designed to provide an overview of changes to voting in Orange County for the 2020 Presidential Election Cycle.

Orange County, CA Elections Releases Report on Risk-Limiting Pilot Post Election Audits

Report showcases how risk-limiting audits work and how Orange County utilized them during the 2018 elections.