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 12 days until the February Special Election. See below for important updates.
The ROV has recruited 664 poll workers for the February Special Election (on our way to 671).
The ROV has 119 County employees willing to work as County Poll Workers for February 6th.

The ROV has recruited 140 poll sites for February 6th on our way to 140.

  
When to use paper ballots?  In the event of an equipment problem or if a voter requests one.


Remember that poll monitors are acceptable in the poll site as long as they do not disturb voters.  Those taking exit polls must remain 25 feet from the poll site entrance.

      

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   » Welcome to the New Orange County Poll Worker Connection Newsletter                                             The Poll Worker Connection is our new electronic newsletter dedicated to the thousands of volunteers that work the polls on Election Day in Orange County.  I trust that you will find the information in the Poll Worker Connection both useful and entertaining. I would like to personally thank you for helping to run elections in Orange County. Your participation in the electoral process is vital to our democracy. I look forward to working with all of you in future elections including our upcoming February 6th Supervisorial Election.

 Neal Kelley, Orange County Registrar of Voters

 
» Cruising Together Poll Worker Style                    We often hear from many of you that one of the reasons you enjoy being a poll worker is that you get to spend the day with good people. This can and does extend beyond the nearly 16-hour day you put in on Election Day. In the case of three friends from Laguna Woods it has been one of a string of activities that has bonded them together.  They recently went on a cruise together through the Panama Canal and we called to talk to them about the trip.  Click here to continue reading.  

 

»Secretary of State Certification for Use of Hart Voting System                            
We have upgraded our voting system for use in all future elections.  The Secretary of State's certification allowing this upgrade can be viewed here.
»Calendar for February 6, 2007 Special Election
Much of our planning centers around this election calendar which highlights major milestones through Election Day.
»Qualified Candidates for the February 6th Special Election
The list of qualified candidates for the upcoming Special Supervisorial First District Election can be found here along with other relevant information.
»Vote Counting Standards
 This document from the Secretary of State is our guideline for counting votes and is used in all elections (including recounts).
» First District Election Poll Worker Pin
One of our most popular items for poll workers during each election is the commemorative pin which we design for our volunteers.  The pin for February, shown at right, features an orange tree, the date of the election and the title of the election.  Some of our volunteers have dozens of pins that they have collected over the years as a part of our core group of dedicated volunteers.  To volunteer for the upcoming Special Election click here. 		 
» Poll Worker Steps Up to the Plate During Gas Leak at Poll Site                                                               There are many untold stories of volunteers that go above and beyond in performing their service to the community. Many of you run into interesting situations while working in the polling places. You work as a team to ensure that voters are not disenfranchised by some unfortunate circumstance. We wanted to share with you one such story from the June 2007 Primary here in Orange County . Click here to continue reading.  
» Poll Worker Training, Throughout the County, January 22, 2007
» Collection Center Training, Santa Ana, January 22, 2007
» Supply Distribution, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, February 3, 2007
  » Possibility of Two Primaries in 2008?                  You may have read in the news recently that the State Legislature and the Governor are looking into the possibility of moving California’s Presidential Primary Election to February of 2008. There would still be a Primary Election for all other contests in June 2008, however. Some in the legislature want to give California voters a greater say in who the candidates for President will be in the General election by having the election before other states. Stay tuned.  
This document is provided for informational purposes only.  Specific information can be obtained by emailing the Poll Worker Connection newsletter.