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Observation Schedule for June 7, 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Extension of Candidate Filing Period for the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election - UPDATE

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

Extension of Candidate Filing Period for the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election

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

Orange County, CA Elections to Pilot Additional Ballot Tracking Technology

New technology will allow voters to receive instant ballot status notifications when a ballot is deposited into a drop box

Orange County, CA Elections Receives ISO 9001 Certification

The Registrar of Voters underwent a rigorous evaluation and audit process to be granted ISO 9001:2015 certification. 

Orange County, CA Elections Releases 2021 Voting Rights Act Compliance Report

Agency releases biennial report detailing extensive and on-going Voting Rights Act compliance programs covering 2010 - 2020

Orange County, CA Releases 2021 Amended Election Administration Plan

The 2021 Amended Election Administration Plan describes how elections are administered in Orange County.  

Orange County, CA Elections to Conduct Post Election Audits of California Gubernatorial Recall Election Results

Registrar of Voters will be conducting post-election voting system tests and audits in addition to those required under California law.

Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy

Test to take place in preparation for September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

Orange County, CA Elections to Host Technical Redistricting Academy

Interested members of the public can sign up for free virtual technical redistricting training sessions by visiting ocvote.com/academy.