Prepared exclusively for the poll worker volunteers of the Orange County Registrar of Voters' office. For more information please email us at Poll Worker Connection Newsletter.
There are 4 days until the Statewide Special Election.  See below for important updates.
The ROV has recruited 4,191 poll workers for the Statewide Special Election.
The ROV has recruited 328 County employees willing to work as County Poll Workers for May 19th.

The ROV has recruited 932 poll sites for May 19th.

  
Distribution Saturday is tomorrow!  Please check your supplies and call us (we'll be open Saturday) if you have questions.  Our operators are at 714-954-1901.

Please remember to turn on your cell phone on Election Morning (they are fully charged and ready to be used).  Monitor closely in case we need to call you.

     Do you need to contact a Field Representative or member of our Outreach team?  Click here for a full contact list.

Click here to see past issues.

 

  
» Just Four Days to Go Until Election Day!           Thanks to all of you who will be working the election on Tuesday, May 19th.  Statewide predictions show a potentially low turnout at the polls (13-15%) but of course were prepared for any turnout.  Don't forget - tomorrow is the last day to attend one of our practice sessions!  Click here for all of the details.  Thanks again and I am proud to have some of the best poll workers in the country!

Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters

 

» Caddy Lock Combination On Last Minute Reminder Attention Inspectors!  We realize there is a lot of information on your last minute reminders.  We have worked to reduce these to only the most critical items.  You will receive this document at supply distribution tomorrow.  Staff will point out the caddy lock combination on the upper right hand corner of the reminder.  

 

The lock combination has changed from last year so please take note of the new combination.

 

 

»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 Statewide Special Election
The Statewide Special Election will be taking place on May 19, 2009.  Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones.
»Stay Connected for the May 19 Statewide Special Election
Keep up to date with the latest newsfeeds, videos, podcasts and press releases for the upcoming election.
»Proposition Information
May's ballot will have 6 State Propositions. This is a list of the propositions, with the text that will appear on the ballot.

» Disabled Access Equipment Delivered         

Please note that your polling place may be issued ADA equipment to assist voters with disabilities. The equipment may be as simple as cones and signs for parking to large ramps that have been set up for you. If your polling place has been designated for a “ballot call” (a machine used by voters to ring a bell from the curb) the inspector will receive it at distribution. 

 
» Supply Distribution Coming Up for Inspectors Please ensure that the only items placed in the Unused Ballot Bag (shown at right) at the end of the night are those items listed on the front of the bag. They include; all unvoted ballots, all used spoiled ballot envelopes and all surrendered/vote-by-mail ballot envelopes. It is critical that nothing else is placed in this bag, especially live ballots voted at the polls and voted vote-by-mail ballots turned in at the poll site.
 
»  Poll Worker Practice Sessions, Countywide, May 13-16, 2009
»  Poll Site Supply Distribution, Countywide, May 16, 2009
»  Election Day, Countywide, May 19, 2009
 

» Set Up Early If You Can!

Please remember to set up your poll site early if you can. Inspectors can coordinate with their polling place and ensure that they have access the day before the election. Setting up early gives you a great head start on Election Day. Our customer service operators will be available until 9 p.m. Monday night for any questions you might have at (714) 954-1901.

 
This document is provided for informational purposes only.  Specific information can be obtained by emailing  Poll Worker Connection Newsletter.