Press Releases
Vote Center in Westminster Closed Temporarily Due to Suspicious Package Investigation
Suspicious package left outside of a Vote Center operated by the Registrar of Voters is under investigation.
Vote Centers Previously Affected by Fires Set to Open as Scheduled Tomorrow
Ballot Drop Boxes that were closed due to the Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires also re-opened.
Orange County, CA Elections Expands Mobile Voting Near Fire Zones to Assist Voters
Pop-up voting will provide convenient options to vote in-person, receive a replacement ballot, or ballot drop off to voters who had to quickly evacuate due to the fires.
Pop-Up Voting Event Cancelled Due to Silverado Fire
Voting location is impacted due to voluntary evacuation orders.
Four Ballot Drop Boxes Now Closed Due to Silverado and Blue Ridge Fires
Ballot drop boxes are impacted due to mandatory evacuation orders.
Use of Official County Drop Boxes
Unofficial ballot drop boxes are prohibited - third party ballot collections are allowed, but a voter must designate someone to return their ballot on their behalf.
Orange County Voting Systems to be Checked for Accuracy
Test to take place in preparation for November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Media Advisory: California Secretary of State Alex Padilla Joins Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley to Discuss County’s Comprehensive Plans to Safeguard Election, Provide Transparency
Remarks to take place against the backdrop of semi-trucks being loaded with 1.7 million official ballots for transportation to the United States Postal Service.
Orange County, CA Elections Releases Election Observer Guidelines Under COVID-19
Election observation materials and an online training will be provided to the public in advance of the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election.
Orange County Registrar of Voters Neal Kelley Releases Message to Voters Regarding COVID-19 and Ballot Security
Orange County, CA Chief Election official provides an important message to Orange County voters on voting under COVID-19