Voter’s Choice Act – A New Way To Vote
Photo: Secretary of State Alex Padilla at the Irvine Civic Center for the “Roadshow to Vote Centers 2020” launch.
Thanks to the Voter’s Choice Act, an exciting new way to vote is on the way. The OC Registrar of Voters is planning extensive outreach efforts to educate us on this new voting experience. A series of community workshops in Irvine is scheduled where you can learn more about the changes to voting and ways to get involved in the current local planning efforts. Mark your calendars!
Upcoming Irvine Community Workshops:
June 8: South Coast Chinese Center, 10 am – 12 pm
June 17: Irvine Civic Center, 6 pm – 8 pm
June 19: Quail Hill Community Center, 6 pm – 8 pm
Background
The California Voter’s Choice Act is a new law that will modernize elections in California. Orange County is transitioning from the traditional polling place model to the vote center model in 2020, and it will involve significant changes to the voting and elections process allowing greater flexibility and convenience for voters.
Changes
This new election model allows voters to choose how, when, and where to cast their ballot by:
- Mailing every voter a ballot
- Expanding in-person early voting
- Allowing voters to cast a ballot at any vote center within their county
For more information go to ocvote.com/votecenter.
