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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

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

May 10, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Registrar of Voters announces public meetings on Election Administration Plan

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office announced today that it is planning to hold four public meetings in the coming weeks to provide feedback or answer questions about the new draft Election Administration Plan, which is a document informing voters how elections will be conducted under the Voter’s Choice Act. Read full story

March 09, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

Public Notice of 1% Manual Tally for March 7, 2023, Special Election

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters Office will begin the steps needed to conduct a 1% manual tally as a check of the ballot counting equipment on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at the Registrar of Voters Office, 435 Fiscal Dr., Santa Rosa. Read full story

March 03, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

March 7 is Election Day for two fire districts

The Sonoma County Registrar of Voters is reminding voters who reside in the Schell-Vista Fire Protection District and the Timber Cove Fire Protection District that there is an election on Tuesday, March 7. This election only applies to approximately 3,000 voters registered in these two districts. All other Sonoma County voters do not have an election this spring. Read full story

February 03, 2023 | Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters

County to begin mailing voter information guides, ballots to voters in March special election

Voter information guides and official ballots for the March 7 special election will begin going out in the mail on Monday, Feb. 6, the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters announced today. Please note that this election applies to fewer than 3,000 voters residing in the Schell-Vista Fire Protection District and the Timber Cove Fire Protection District. Read full story