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Public Notice of Observation Schedule for 2025 City of Irvine Special Municipal Election (Council District 5)

Observation Schedule for 2025 City of Irvine Special Municipal Election (Council District 5)

SANTA ANA, CA – February 13, 2025 – The public is invited to observe as the Orange County Registrar of Voters conducts the April 15, 2025 City of Irvine Special Municipal Election (Council District 5). All ballot processing, counting, testing and audits will take place at the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office 1300 S. Grand Ave., Bldg. C, Santa Ana, CA 92705.

Orange County, CA Registrar of Voters Invites Voters to Share Their Experience Voting in the 2024 Presidential General Election

SANTA ANA, CA – February 7, 2025 – The Orange County Registrar of Voters has posted a voter experience survey on its website as part of its ongoing commitment to conducting accessible elections that meet the needs of Orange County voters. 

The Registrar of Voters encourages all Orange County voters to participate in this brief survey to tell us about their voting experience during the 2024 Presidential General Election.  

February 25, 2025, State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election – Public Service Announcement

The Orange County Registrar of Voters is committed to protecting each voter’s right to cast a ballot easily and securely.

SANTA ANA, CA – January 30, 2025 – Voting in the February 25, 2025, State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election has begun.

Public Notice of Observation Schedule for February 25, 2025 State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election

Observation Schedule for February 25, 2025 State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election

SANTA ANA, CA – January 13, 2025 – The public is invited to observe as the Orange County Registrar of Voters conducts the February 25, 2025 State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election. All ballot processing, counting, testing and audits will take place at the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office 1300 S. Grand Ave., Bldg. C, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Observers are also welcome to visit Vote Center and ballot drop box locations throughout State Senate District 36 to observe daily operations.

Orange County Grand Jury Commends Registrar of Voters excellence in conducting the 2024 Presidential Election

Orange County Grand Jury studied the Registrar of Voters’ operations over three months, finding the Registrar of Voters exceeded recommended practices for ensuring election integrity.

SANTA ANA, CA – January 7, 2025 – The 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury today commended the Registrar of Voters team for their excellence in conducting the 2024 Presidential General Election.

Candidate Filing Period for the 36th State Senate District Special Primary Election begins on Thursday, December 19

Eligible Orange County residents interested in running for State Senator, 36th District can file candidacy documents with the Registrar of Voters until January 2.

SANTA ANA, CA – December 16, 2024 – Persons living in the 36th State Senate District interested in being a candidate to fill the vacant State Senate office can seek to qualify for the ballot from Thursday, December 19, 2024 through Thursday, January 2, 2025. 

Public Notice of Cancellation of Recount, City of Garden Grove, City Council District 6

The recount for the contest of City of Garden Grove, City Council District 6 has been canceled after the requestor abandoned their request and did not provide the required deposit by the deadline (EC 15624). 

Public Notice of Cancellation of Recounts

The recounts for the contests of Fullerton School District, Trustee Area 5, City of Costa Mesa Mayor, and City of Garden Grove Mayor have been canceled after the requestors abandoned their requests and did not provide the required deposit by the deadline (EC 15624). 

Public Notice Of City of Garden Grove, City Council District 6 Recount

Pursuant to California Elections Code § 15628, the Orange County Registrar of Voters will be conducting a recount of the ballots cast in the Presidential General Election for the City of Garden Grove, City Council District 6.  This election was conducted on November 5, 2024 and was certified on December 3, 2024.

Public Notice Of Fullerton School District, Trustee Area 5 Recount

Pursuant to California Elections Code § 15628, the Orange County Registrar of Voters will be conducting a recount of the ballots cast in the Presidential General Election for the Fullerton School District, Trustee Area 5, Governing Board Member.  This election was conducted on November 5, 2024 and was certified on December 3, 2024.