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Four ballot drop boxes now closed due to Silverado and Blue Ridge fires

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Editor Posted in 2020 Elections Leave a comment

SANTA ANA, CA – October 27, 2020 – Four ballot drop boxes have been closed as a result of the Silverado Fire and Blue Ridge Fire evacuation orders.

These ballot drop box locations are in a mandatory evacuation zone for the Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires. Evacuation orders will prevent voters from safely entering impacted areas. Voters should utilize alternate options for returning their ballots.

Affected ballot drop boxes include:

Ballot Drop Box #76
24705 Paseo De Toronto, Yorba Linda

Ballot Drop Box #28
5701 Trabuco Road, Irvine

Ballot Drop Box #29
1300 Sanctuary, Irvine

Ballot Drop Box #83
18931 Saddleback Ranch Road, Trabuco Canyon

The O.C. Registrar of Voters releases first-ever voter data trends report

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Editor Posted in 2018 Elections, OC Registrar of Voters, Orange County Leave a comment

Registrar of Voters Releases First-Ever Voter Data Trends Report

Report offers unique insight into the most significant changes among Orange County’s voters

SANTA ANA, CA – October 12, 2018 – The Registrar of Voters released the inaugural 2018 Voter Data Trends Report today with voter data spanning the years 2004 – 2018. The report is based on voter data maintained by the agency, which provides insights into the changing behaviors of Orange County’s voters.

Key Facts: Continue reading→

Early in person voting centers opening in Orange County on Oct. 29

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, OC Registrar of Voters, Orange County Leave a comment

Community: Early In-Person Voting at Vote Centers Coming October 29th

Voters will be able to access one of six vote centers around Orange County beginning on October 29th. Services will include early in-person voting, ballot drop-off, replacement ballots and other voting services.

Services offered in our Pre-Election Day Vote Centers:

Drive-thru ballot drop-off (at select locations)
Secure vote-by-mail ballot drop off
In-person polling place voting
Replacement ballots
Voter assistance

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The OC Registrar of Voters is open this weekend for early voting

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Editor Posted in 2014 Elections, Orange County, Santa Ana 1 Comment

Registrar of Voters Open Weekend Hours for Early Voting

Office to be open Saturday and Sunday prior to election

SANTA ANA, CA – October 31, 2014 – In order to allow greater flexibility in voting for the November 4, 2014 General Election the Orange County Registrar of Voters will be open Saturday, November 1, 2014 and Sunday, November 2, 2014. The Registrar will also accept voted vote-by-mail ballots for voters that wish to drop them off that day.

WHEN: Saturday, November 1, 2014 and Sunday, November 2, 2014, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Continue reading→

California law allows time off to vote on Election Day

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Editor Posted in 2014 Elections, Orange County Leave a comment

Debra Bowen, California Secretary of State

October 21, 2014

Contact: Nicole Winger, (916) 653-6575

California Law Allows Time Off to Vote on Election Day

SACRAMENTO – To ensure all eligible voters can get to the polls, California law provides employees up to two hours off to vote under certain circumstances. Polling places will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on November 4.

“Election day is always a Tuesday and in some cases, a voter’s work schedule does not coincide with polling place hours,” said Secretary of State Debra Bowen, California’s chief elections official. “California law gives workers up to two hours off to vote without a loss of pay if they do not have time in their non-work hours, as long as they give their employers two working days’ notice.” Continue reading→

Are you ready to vote?

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Editor Posted in 2014 Elections, OC Registrar of Voters, Orange County, Pat Bates Leave a comment

2014 Elections

Are You Ready to Vote?

By OC Supervisor Pat Bates

The upcoming Statewide Direct Primary Election, Tuesday, June 3 and the General Municipal Election, Tuesday, November 4 provide an opportunity to review your voter registration requirements and upcoming dates.

If you have moved since the last election, changed your name or political party affiliation, you will be required to re-register in order to be eligible to participate in the upcoming elections. If you are turning 18 on or before Election Day, you are eligible to vote.
Important upcoming dates: Continue reading→