In The News
2021
PROPOSITION 17
Proposition 17 removed being on parole as a barrier to voter registration. As such, the current eligibility requirements to register to vote in California are as follows (for ease of identification, the revised bullet is in italicized font):
- A United States citizen and a resident of California,
- 18 years old or older on Election Day,
- Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony, and
- Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.
Voting While Incarcerated flyer
Votación Para Los Incarcelados boletín
2018
On November 9, 2018, Acting Governor Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties due to the effects of the Hill and Woolsey Fires, which have threatened critical infrastructure, thousands of homes and other structures, and have caused the evacuation of residents.
Pursuant to these Proclamations of a State Emergency, all fees for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records are suspended for any individual who lost such records as a result of the wildfires. These Proclamation Orders will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the State of Emergency.
Wildfires Impacting Butte, Los Angeles, and Ventura Counties – Memo
Ventura County Clerk-Recorder, Registrar of Voters is alerting voters about misleading robocalls and mailers that claim there is an error in one of the ballot titles for the November 6 General Election. Ballot titles are prepared by the state Attorney General, with no alterations by local Registrars of Voters. If you have any questions or concerns about ballot titles or misleading information, email elections@ventura.org.
Teen Voters Targeted with Technology and Driver’s Licenses (April 16)
For Ventura County residents, Valentine’s Day weddings are a ‘reminder forever’ (February 15)
Ventura County needs poll workers sought for November general election
2017
On December 5, 2017, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued an emergency Proclamation for Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to the effect of multiple fires, including the Creek, Rye and Thomas fires, which have damaged critical infrastructure, threatened thousands of homes and caused the evacuation of residents. Pursuant to these Proclamations of a State Emergency, all fees for certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and dissolution of marriage records are suspended for any individual who lost such records as a result of the wildfires. These Proclamation Orders will remain in effect until the Governor terminates the State of Emergency.
Wildfire Impacting Los Angeles and Ventura Counties – MEMO
September 22, 2017 Challenges Mount as Rollout of New California Voting Overhaul Nears
May 2, 2017 Oak Park Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Recount Results
May 2, 2017 Oak Park Unified School District Special Parcel Tax Election Official Final Results and Certification Announced on May 11, 2017 Official Final Election Results
Beginning April 14, 2017, the County Clerk and Recorder East County Office will be open on alternate Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. See 2017 East County Office Holiday and Alternate Friday Closures for details.
2016
Don’t let talk of ‘rigged’ election keep you from the polls
2015
County Clerk Enters Third Year of T.O. Experiment
Ventura County Grand Jury 2014-2015 Final Report: Elections and Polling Place Observations