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R E G I S T R A R O F V O T E R S
E L E C T I O N
ACADEMY
O R A N G E C O U N T Y E L E C T I O N
Orange County Registrar of Voters1300 South Grand Avenue Building C
Santa Ana, CA 92705714.567.7600ocvote.com
INTERESTED IN ELECTIONS?
GET READY TO BE INSPIRED.The Election Academy is designed to teach
participants about elections in Orange County,
California. This unique program provides insight on
the various components of election management in
an interactive classroom setting at the Registrar of
Voters office.
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ABOUT THE ORANGE COUNTYELECTION ACADEMY
The Election Academy is an
8-week long academic programdesigned to teach participants
about elections in Orange
County, California. Participants
will receive comprehensive
instruction on the various
components of election
management in an interactive
classroom setting at the Registrar
of Voters office. These classes
are open to the public, and will
be particularly beneficial to thoseindividuals with an interest in
voting, running for office, and the
election process. Candidates,
campaign staff, volunteers, city
clerks, activists, elected officials,
and other politically-minded
individuals are encouraged to
apply.
A signature feature of the Orange
County Election Academy is thatno more than 40 participants will
be accepted into the program at
any given time. Participants who
are not accepted are welcome
to apply for future Election
Academy programs.
ChallengeUnderstandin
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Welcome to the OrangeCounty Election AcademyThe business of elections is more complex
and more challenging than ever before. OurElection Academy is designed to leave a lasting
impact on those who participate in the program.
Encompassing all election management functions
of the department, a series of highly relevant,hands-on sessions galvanize your understanding
of election operations. Not only will you gainknowledge of all key election functions, but you will
also have a practical understanding of how they
interrelate. Anyone with an interest in the processwill be amazed at the level of detail needed to
produce a single election.
The result? Greater perspective on the mechanics
of how ballots are produced, counted and certified.
Neal KelleyRegistrar of Voters
vote [voht] noun: a formal expression of opinion or choice,
either positive or negative, made by an individual or body of
individuals.
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Admission
Application ProcessThose interested in applying for the Election
Academy must fill out and submit a completed
application form. This can either be done online
at ocvote.com/academy or by mailing the
enclosed application form to:
Orange County Registrar of Voters
ATTN: Election Academy
1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Applications are also available for pick-up at
the above address.
Applicants will be informed of their acceptance
within 4 weeks of the submission date of theirapplication.
AttendanceAttendance is mandatory at ALL Election
Academy classes. Students may NOT pick
and choose which classes they wish to attend.
One absence may be permitted if special
circumstances exist; excused absences will be
evaluated on a case by case basis.
CostThere is no cost to attend the Election
Academy. It is a complimentary program
provided by the Orange County Registrar of
Voters.
LocationAll classes will take place at the Orange County
Registrar of Voters office located at 1300 South
Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana.
Questions
For more information about the ElectionAcademy, please call 714.567.7600, or email
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Catalog
Course Four: Election Day Countdown
his class will cover the numerous components that go into producing a successful
election. Students will gain an understanding of the voter registration process, vote-by-
mail ballot processing and statistics, poll worker recruitment and outreach, recruiting poll
sites, and early voting. Students will view a demonstration of the equipment used in Orange
County to process vote-by-mail ballots.
Course Five: Election Dayhis class will cover the numerous facets of Election Day, and students will walk away with
an understanding of the complexity and size of Orange Countys operations. Students will
earn about Election Day security, the Registrar of Voters Rapid Deployment Team and
other in-field personnel, phone banks and voter contact, media and communications,
and the various components of the Countys Hart Voting System. Students will have the
opportunity to participate in a modified poll worker training class, which includes setting up
a poll site and processing voters.
Course Six: Results
Making it Counthis class will cover the myriad of activities that occur after the polls have closed on
election night. Students will learn about security procedures, the process of closing a
oll site, the handling of voting equipment and supplies, and how the office receives and
rocesses ballots. Students will participate in a mock election where they will process
allots and assist in counting votes.
Course Seven: Its O cial
Certied and Accuratehis class will walk students through the post-Election Day activities that lead up to the
certification of election results. Students will learn about the various state-mandated audits
and regulations, how provisional ballots are handled, the rights and responsibilities of
election observers, the recount process, and election billing. Students will participate in a
demonstration of a One Percent Manual Tally.
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applytoday!
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Orange County Election Academy ApplicationPlease complete all questions in this application and return to the Registrar of Voters, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C,Santa Ana, CA 92705 . Make sure to check application deadlines, complete schedule, and session dates and times by visiting
ocvote.com/academy. Additional information may be attached to this application, if necessary. For assistance with this applicatioplease email [email protected] or call 714 567- 7600.
1. Ab out You
Name: Employer:
Address: City:
State: Zip: Phone Number:
Email Address:
2. Are you a registered voter? Yes No Unsure
ciency.
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor
4. Please describe why you would like to attend the Orange County Election Academy.
5. Attendance at all Academy classes is mandatory. Can you commit to attending all eight Orange County ElectionAcademy classes?
Yes No Unsure If No or Unsure, please explain:
6. Select one or more of the following categories that best describe you:
Candidate Consultant cial Voter /Volunteer
Poll Worker General Public City Clerk Media Other:
7. Please describe your background as it relates to the above categories.
8. How did you hear about the Orange County Election Academy?
ocvote.com Facebook Twitter Email Newsletter Media Other:
Application
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R E G I S T R A R O F V O T E R S
E L E C T I O N
To provide election management services for the citizens of Orange
County to ensure equal access to the election process, protect the integ-
rity of votes, and maintain a transparent, accurate and fair process.
Mission Statement, Orange County Registrar of Voters
Orange County Registrar of Voters
1300 South Grand Avenue Building C
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 714.567.7600
Fax: 714.567.7556
ocvote.com/academy