secure-election.org

In this issue: up-to-date voter list · secure elections processes ·

· upcoming events · voter education resources · election calendar

Contra Costa County Elections uses every available tool to ensure the database of registered voters is accurate and up to date and that only eligible voters are registered to vote. Security measures, such as signature verification and information checks, are in place to prevent voter fraud. Election officials regularly check the database of registered voters against many state and county databases and remove deceased individuals & inactive voters.

Check your voter registration status at contracostavote.gov. Learn more about at secure-election.org/facts-voter-reg.

All Contra Costa County Elections staff are rigorously trained to uphold the highest standards of integrity and security of elections. Security is layered into every aspect of Contra Costa County’s elections and officials take many steps to secure processes, including:



• Adherence to the California Elections Code, administrative regulations and local ordinances
• Strict chain of custody protocols and accountability forms
• Two people with ballots and voting equipment at all times
• Ballot inventory controls
• Robust staff and poll worker training
• Testing and compliance auditing of voting systems
• Preservation of logs and ballots

Learn more about election security safeguards at secure-election.org.

Youth Voter Info Livestream: How to Vote Your Ballot

Thursday, Sept. 19, 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.

Roadmap to Voting 2024 Webinar

Thursday, Sept. 19,4 - 5:30 p.m.

Click to register with the Contra Costa County Library

Learn important information to prepare for the Nov. 5 election, including:

• Election security measures
• Vote411.org as a source for information about candidates and issues
• Responsibilities of elected officials and how their offices impact the public

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

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 Contra Costa County 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.

Election Key Dates

• Sept. 26: Voter Information Guides mailed
• Oct. 7: Ballots mailed to registered voters, ballot drop boxes open and in-person voting at Election Office
• Oct. 21: voter registration deadline - after this date, you can register in person at the Election Office, at an early voting site or on Election Day at a polling place
• Oct. 29: last day to request a replacement vote-by-mail ballot
• Nov. 1: regional early voting starts
• Nov. 5: Election Day - polling places open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Nov. 12: deadline to receive mailed ballots postmarked on or before Nov. 5
• Dec. 5: election certification deadline

Resources on secure-election.org:

• FAQs
• Fact sheets
• Videos

Social Media Engagement

• Social media graphics
• Social media response library
• Campaign hashtags: #CoCoVote and #TrustedInfo2024
• Tag us like this:
• Instagram: @contra_costa_elections
• TikTok: @CC.ClerkRec.Elect
• Facebook: @Contra Costa County Elections
• X: @CoCoElections

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