We register eligible voters, validate their identity and keep the database of registered voters up-to-date. People attempting to register or vote illegally is extremely rare, but we have countless security measures in place, such as information checks and signature verifications, to prevent it.

Youth Voter Information Livestream Event 1: Understanding the Mechanics of Elections

Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6 – 6:45 p.m.

On Instagram with contra_costa_elections

Join this conversation, especially for youth and young adults, to learn and get your questions answered about the mechanics of elections – from registration to vote counting.

Youth Voter Information Livestream Event 2:

How to Vote Your Ballot

Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6 – 6:45 p.m.

On Instagram with contra_costa_elections

Join this conversation, especially for youth and young adults, with a detailed guide on how to fill out your ballot, instructions on submitting mail-in ballots and voting in person and an interactive voting demo with a mock ballot.

As a leader in the community, we want you to have the facts about elections so you're ready for questions about how our elections work.

You don’t have to be an expert to make a difference and it’s okay not to have all the answers. Let people know they can visit secure-election.org for answers to common questions, videos and fact sheets. If they have more questions, they can contact the Elections Division by calling (925) 335-7800 or emailing voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.

Feel free to use the material below or create your own content. Please tag the Contra Costa County Elections Division (see social handles below) and use #CoCoVote and #TrustedInfo2024 in your social media posts.

We have many resources for you on secure-election.org, including:

• FAQs
• Fact sheets
• Videos
• Social media graphics
• Social media response library

We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to email us: info@contracostavote.org