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County News Center | Office of Communications and Public Affairs

Registrar of Voters

As the election authority for the County of Santa Clara, the Registrar of Voters’ Office (ROV) conducts all federal, state and local elections, and maintains the registration database of more than 930,000 voters with paramount values of accuracy, fairness, inclusivity and transparency. 



 

2019 Accomplishments

  • County adoption of the Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) – an exciting modernization of the way people cast a ballot that will begin with the 2020 election cycle. It means all voters will receive a Vote-by-Mail ballot or can alternatively vote at any of the new full-service Vote Centers conveniently located throughout the county.
  • Acquired all-new voting equipment (the first such modernization since 2003) to enhance election security and accessibility.
  • Created an Election Administration Plan – a roadmap for the VCA rollout that involved public forums and community workshops to receive feedback from county residents and partners.
  • Increased outreach – had presence at hundreds of events, with bolstered efforts to engage the public about VCA.
  • Formed committees to foster improvements for voters who primarily speak a language other than English, as well as seniors and those with disabilities.
  • Kicked off the largest advertising campaign in the history of the ROV to best get the word out about VCA. 

2020 Goals

  • The ROV looks forward to the successful implementation of the VCA, as well as the new voting technology in the 2020 presidential elections.
  • We anticipate the rising registration to hit the one million mark – the highest in county history – and expect turnout could also set a record.
  • We continue to improve and modernize voting in Santa Clara County.