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.
The E-Minus calendar is at 1 day until the February election. See below for important updates.
The ROV has recruited 5,767 poll workers for the Presidential Primary.
The ROV has 367 County employees willing to work as County Poll Workers for February 5th.

The ROV has recruited 1,118 poll sites for February 5th.

  
Smile and have a good time tomorrow.  Remember a smooth running poll site relies on common sense and keeping lines moving.


Training Reminder: Decline to State (DTS) voters have the choice of a Nonpartisan, Democratic Party or American Independent Party ballot.

    

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» Just a Few Hours Left Until Super Tuesday              I am very honored to have each and everyone of you work the polls tomorrow as Orange County takes the national stage.  There is a lot of information in training but the majority of what you will do tomorrow relies on common sense, good voter service and a calm approach during peak voting times.  Read this newsletter for important reminders and above all enjoy yourselves tomorrow.  Thank you for your service.

 Neal Kelley, Registrar of Voters

 
» Accounting for Paper Ballots - Not to Worry
Every poll site has received a different number of paper ballots based on registration (which is why you will not see a ballot receipt).  Due to the many combinations of parties and languages we do not expect poll workers to count all of the unused paper ballots. We keep detailed records of the total number of paper ballots sent to each poll site.  So you only need to make sure your count of total voted paper ballots at the end of the night is accurate and record it on the ballot statement.
 

 

»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.
»Secretary of State Posting of Initiatives for 2008                        
Here you can find information about petitions that are circulating now and initiatives that have already qualified for elections in 2008.
» Chain of Custody Requirements Simplified

Although the addition of the Secretary of State’s chain-of-custody documents and verification of seals may seem daunting, it really is not much different than what you have done in the past. Inspectors have always signed for the equipment and checking the seals throughout the day won't take much time. As a reminder, two poll workers will verify the visible seals. They may remove the blue seals when required. The red seals may NOT be removed.

 
» Remember Paper Ballots Are an Option
Just a friendly reminder that voters have their choice of voting on the eSlate or voting on a paper ballot.  Each poll site was sent a large quantity of paper ballots (10 times the amount that was sent in the past).  So you should not run out of paper ballots.  Remember however that if you are running low you should notify the poll worker help desk or your coordinator immediately.
  
»  Last Minute Supply Pick Up, Santa Ana, February 4, 2008
»  Last Minute Poll Worker Training, Santa Ana, February 4, 2008
»  Election Day, Countywide, February 5, 2008
 
» Removable JBC Sticker New for 2008                     A removable sticker has been placed on the face of the JBC. This is to remind you of the importance of checking the power and ensuring the eSlates are properly daisy-chained. If you don’t have power the systems may go down in the middle of the day. Proper daisy-chain linkage is also crucial. Once you verify these items remove the sticker and proceed with opening the polls.
 
This document is provided for informational purposes only.  Specific information can be obtained by emailing  Poll Worker Connection Newsletter.