The Many Ways We Celebrate Democracy!

Voter Services had a good time partnering with the Contra Costa Library again for its Summer Exploration Stations. The League team -- Elizabeth Howell, Shawn Gilbert, and Ling Hunger -- enjoyed helping young ones cast their ballots on what sort of garden should be planted for bees and butterflies.

Now, Voter Services is in a much-appreciated lull after the scurrying of the summer fun and the Get Out the Vote activities and events for the June primary election cycle. It’s always fun interacting with a lot of folks in the community.

Get an early look at what is going to be on the November ballot: 2026 California Voter Guide - CalMatters

Good News from the County Elections Office!
1,056 poll workers showed up on Election Day, including 50 student poll workers, who are the next generation of volunteers helping democracy happen.

• 731,497 registered voters
• 327,699 ballots cast (44.80% turnout) (Note from Shawn Gilbert -- This is an increase of nearly 10 points from the 2024 Primary. The League’s work had a part in this uptick, I think.)
• 302,849 voters returned their Vote-By-Mail Ballot (92.41% of ballots cast)
• 24,850 voters chose to vote in person during this election (7.58% of ballots cast)