Plan ahead prior to voting and prepare for possible congestion at polling places.
SANTA ANA, CA - It is unknown how many voters will vote at their polling place on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2016. We have mailed a record nearly 1 million vote-by-mail ballots to Orange County voters, so the polling place turnout is likely to be busy but with fewer in-person voters when compared with 2012. Nevertheless, polling place voters should prepare for congestion during peak voting times and plan ahead prior to voting (peak voting times include 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.).
Voters should understand that due to limited parking at some locations and turnout possibly strong at certain locations, being prepared prior to going to the polling place is critical. This includes anticipating wait times, pre-marking sample ballots, and going to the assigned polling place. We appreciate voters' patience and those who arrive at their polling place prior to 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote.
Voters who have requested a vote-by-mail ballot are encouraged to return their voted ballot to their polling place or to our office in Santa Ana. As long as the ballot is postmarked by Election Day they can also be mailed.
For additional information on preparing prior to Election Day visit:
www.ocvote.com/voting/preparing-for-election-day
To verify, or look up a polling place visit:
www.ocvote.com/findpolls
Our office is located at:
1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C
Santa Ana, CA