Shirley Weber
Recent News About Shirley Weber
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Vote-by-mail ballot drop boxes open across California ahead of general election
Ballot drop boxes have opened across California, marking the start of the vote-by-mail period for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. All active registered voters in the state will receive their vote-by-mail ballots shortly as county elections officials begin mailing them.
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Vote-by-mail ballots sent to California voters for upcoming election
California county election officials have started mailing vote-by-mail ballots to all active registered voters. Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., emphasized the convenience of this voting method, stating, “Voting by mail offers California voters a convenient way to participate in our elections.” She advised voters to plan their voting strategy as ballots begin to arrive.
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California Secretary of State hosts apostille pop-up shop in Orange County
The California Secretary of State's office, in collaboration with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office, is set to host an Apostille Pop-Up Shop. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s office located at 601 North Ross Street, 1st Floor, Room 103.
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California urges voter participation during National Voter Education Week 2024
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., is calling on all eligible Californians to participate actively in the upcoming elections during National Voter Education Week 2024.
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California reports record high voter registrations for September
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has released the latest Report of Registration, reflecting data as of September 6, 2024. The report shows a record total of 22,310,352 eligible Californians registered to vote, an increase of 1,070,116 from the same point in the presidential election cycle four years ago.
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California surpasses one million youth voter pre-registrations
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced that over 1.2 million 16- and 17-year-olds have pre-registered to vote in California since the program began in September 2016. Pre-registered youth will have their voter registration automatically activated when they turn 18.
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California Secretary of State to host apostille pop-up shop in Alameda County
The California Secretary of State's office, in collaboration with the Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder agency, will host an Apostille Pop-Up Shop. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Dublin Public Library located at 200 Civic Plaza.
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California Secretary of State announces webinars on election preparation
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and her staff will be hosting webinars about the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. These sessions aim to inform attendees about what's on the ballot, how to make a voting plan, and key voter resources.
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Suspicious package found at California Secretary of State headquarters
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has confirmed that a suspicious package was received at the California Secretary of State headquarters in Sacramento. The unopened package was promptly handed off to authorities.
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Secretary Weber urges Californians to register ahead of National Voter Registration Day
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., acknowledged National Voter Registration Day by reminding eligible California voters to register and make a voting plan.
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California certifies candidate list for November general election
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., today published the certified list of candidates who will appear on November 5, 2024, General Election ballots. The official lists, with ballot designations for each candidate, if applicable, and contact information are available at:
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California Office offers electronic version of 2024 roster online
The California Office of the Secretary of State has announced that an electronic version of the 2024 California Roster is now available on its website at https://www.sos.ca.gov/administration/california-roster.
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California Secretary of State issues notice to candidates for November general election
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has issued a notice to candidates running for partisan and voter-nominated offices in the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election. The notification, mandated by state law, includes a comprehensive list of candidates that Weber is set to certify to county elections officials on August 29, 2024.
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Secretary Weber announces randomized alphabet drawing results for November election
The California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., announced the results of a randomized alphabet drawing conducted today to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballot.
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California Secretary of State launches 2024 ballot bowl
Sacramento, Calif. - The California University and College Ballot Bowl commenced today. Hosted by the California Secretary of State Students Vote Project (SVP), the Ballot Bowl is a competition where California Community Colleges, California State Universities, University of California campuses, and Independent Colleges and Universities vie to register the most students to vote and highlight civic engagement efforts. The SVP organizes the Ballot Bowl in even-numbered years for the general election.
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California Secretary releases updated voter registration report
Sacramento, Calif. – Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., released the latest Report of Registration today, reflecting data as of July 5, 2024. The report indicates that a total of 22,171,899 Californians are registered to vote, representing 82.43% of eligible voters. This is a slight decrease from the 83.49% recorded at the same point before the general election four years ago.
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Secretary Weber launches podcast series celebrating Freedom Summer's 60th anniversary
Sacramento, Calif. – Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has released a summer podcast series through her Promote the Vote California initiative, celebrating the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer.
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California Secretary of State announces inaugural research symposium on voting
The California Secretary of State’s Office will host its inaugural Research Symposium on voting and elections in California. The event, led by Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., aims to gather scholars and researchers to discuss issues influencing the future of democracy in the state.
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California Secretary of State to hold randomized alphabet drawing for election
The California Secretary of State’s office has announced it will conduct a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the November 5, 2024, General Election ballots. The event is scheduled for August 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
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Californians encouraged to sign up for National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., has invited Californians to celebrate National Poll Worker Recruitment Day by signing up to serve as poll workers for the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election.