Press Release Index
December 26, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
La Oficina del Registro de Votantes del Condado de Sonoma anuncia cambios en el horario de atención al público
A partir del 3 de enero de 2024, la Oficina del Registro de Votantes del Condado de Sonoma modificará su horario regular de atención al público. De ahora en adelante, la oficina estará cerrada al público los miércoles a las 4 p.m. El horario de atención al público será los lunes martes, jueves y viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m., y los miércoles de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m. Read full story
December 11, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Nomination period extended for select offices up for election in March 2024
Candidate nominations for the following federal, state, and county offices up for election in the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election, have been extended because an incumbent candidate who was eligible to be elected did not file: Read full story
November 09, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Nomination period opens November 13 for March Primary Election
Nominations open November 13 for 21 federal, state and county offices that will be on the ballot in Sonoma County for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Candidates interested in running for these positions must take out nomination papers and file them at the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters by 5 p.m. on December 8. Read full story
October 31, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Sonoma County’s updated Election Administration Plan approved by California Secretary of State
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto announced today that Sonoma County’s revised Election Administration Plan has been approved by the California Secretary of State’s Office. Read full story
August 14, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Extended nomination period opens for November 7, 2023 Election
Candidate nominations for select special district offices scheduled for election in November have been extended to Wednesday, Aug. 16, at 5 p.m. for any qualified person -- except the incumbent(s) -- because one or more of the incumbent(s) did not file. Read full story
August 10, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on second draft of Election Administration Plan
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office is seeking public input on its 2023 Election Administration Plan, which informs voters about all aspects of the California Voter’s Choice Act including Voting Center services, ballot drop box locations, and information specific to voters with disabilities and language minority voters. Read full story
July 13, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Nomination period opens for Nov. 7, 2023 Consolidated Election
Candidate nominations open on Monday, July 17, for various special district offices scheduled for election on Nov. 7, 2023. Candidates residing in Sonoma County who are interested in running for one of the more than 20 available positions must file nomination papers between July 17 and August 11 to have their names placed on the Nov. 7 ballot, according to Registrar of Voters Deva Marie Proto. Read full story
July 05, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Sonoma County Assessment Roll increases to more than $114 billion
Sonoma County’s net assessment roll has hit an all-time high of $114,485,345,311, which represents an increase of 5.68 percent over last year’s assessment. The roll amount, which Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor Deva Marie Proto delivered to the Sonoma County Auditor-Controller-Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office last week, reflects the value of all real and business property in Sonoma County as of Jan. 1, 2023. Read full story
June 29, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Registrar of Voters announces virtual public meetings on Election Administration Plan
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it will hold virtual public meetings on July 10 and 11 to accept feedback on the county’s new draft Election Administration Plan and answer questions from the public. Read full story
June 07, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
Sonoma County Registrar of Voters seeking public feedback on updated Election Administration Plan
The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it is taking public comment through June 21 on its updated draft Election Administration Plan. The draft is available online in English and Spanish by going to socovotes.com and clicking on the View New Draft Election Administration Plan link. Read full story