Prepared exclusively for the Orange County Board of Supervisors by the Registrar of Voters' office. For more information please contact Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters at neal.kelley@rov.ocgov.com
The E-Minus calendar is at 53 days until the February election. See below for important updates.
The ROV has recruited 5,576 poll workers for the Presidential Primary (on our way to 5,400).
The ROV has 247 County employees willing to work as County Poll Workers for February 5th.

The ROV has recruited 1,119 poll sites for February 5th on our way to 1,119.

  
Field coordinators are still needed for the February election.  These first responders are radio dispatched to solve poll site issues.  To volunteer please call 714-567-7575.


New protective cases will secure our electronic ballot boxes (JBCs) and satisfy the new security requirements from the Secretary of State.

      
        A new feature will soon be added to our website. Voters will be able to enter their address and receive an approximate wait time for their poll site during heavy volume.

Click here to see past issues.

 

   » Unique Poll Worker Pin Designed For Presidential Primary                                                                      One of our most popular items for poll workers each election is a custom collectible lapel pin we design in-house.  Shown at left is our pin for February 2008.  In elections leading up to 2004 we used generic pins (used by many counties in California).  Our new designs are one-of-a-kind and are provided as a token of our thanks to the thousands of volunteers who work each election.

 Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters

 
» 60 Day Military Ballot Sent Overseas
In an effort to ensure that military troops receive their ballots on time we have sent an early ballot.  Under California law we are allowed to send this "60 day ballot" in advance of the actual ballot.  All of the certified candidates and measures appear on this ballot which is then duplicated when it is returned.  Military personnel can fax or email their completed ballot to our office. 		 

 

»Secretary of State Re-Certification for Use of Hart Voting System                           
Following the "Top-to-Bottom" voting system review by the Secretary of State our voting system was re-certified subject to these terms.
»Calendar for Presidential Primary Election
The Presidential Primary will be taking place on February 5, 2008.  Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones.
»Calendar for Statewide Direct Primary Election
The Statewide Primary will be taking place on June 3, 2008.  Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones.
»Anaheim Union High School District Election
The election to fill the vacancy on the Anaheim Union High School District Board will take place on February 5, 2008.  This calendar notes major milestones.
» Corporate Poll Site Sponsorship Program Taking Shape for 2008
Shown at right photos were shot this week for our corporate sponsorship outreach materials.  Our program, approved by the Board of Supervisors recently, will allow companies to sponsor poll sites.  Participating organizations will provide employees to work the polls, and will receive training at their facility.  In return they will receive recognition through a variety of external marketing efforts. 		 
» New Trainers Join Registrar of Voters
 Shown at right poll worker trainers went through their own training yesterday at our office.  Dozens of trainers will fan out across the county in the coming weeks training nearly 6,000 poll workers for the February election.  Many changes have been incorporated into training to address the new requirements set forth by the Secretary of State. 		 
»  Community Alliance Network, Fullerton, December 15, 2007
»  Newport Beach Church, Newport Beach, January 16, 2008
»  Glass Mountain Disabled Community, Irvine, January 19, 2008
  » Electronic Press Release Launched by Registrar of Voters                                                                        In an effort to improve our communication with the media we have launched electronic press releases in advance of the 2008 elections.  These releases contain relevant information for media outlets in addition to electronic media kits.  Click here to access our first release (which was issued today) using this new format.  
This document is provided for informational purposes only.  Specific information can be obtained by contacting Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters at 567-5139 or neal.kelley@rov.ocgov.com