Welcome to Election Connection

What’s Inside:

A glimpse into the passion and purpose that drives election officials to serve

Personal stories of how they got started and what keeps them committed

Reflections on integrity, inclusion, and public trust in the elections process

This is the first in a multi-episode special series recorded at the 2025 CACEO Annual Conference in San Ramon. Each episode features interviews with election officials from across California—highlighting the people behind the process and the collaboration that makes our democracy work.

🔗 Learn more at sccvote.org
📞 Call us at (408) 299-VOTE (8683)

Subscribe for more stories and insights from the front lines of elections.
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Welcome to Election Connection

What’s Inside:

A glimpse into the passion and purpose that drives election officials to serve

Personal stories of how they got started and what keeps them committed

Reflections on integrity, inclusion, and public trust in the elections process

This is the first in a multi-episode special series recorded at the 2025 CACEO Annual Conference in San Ramon. Each episode features interviews with election officials from across California—highlighting the people behind the process and the collaboration that makes our democracy work.

🔗 Learn more at sccvote.org
📞 Call us at (408) 299-VOTE (8683)

Subscribe for more stories and insights from the front lines of elections.

Did you know that in Santa Clara County, voters can get election materials in multiple languages, not just English? In this episode, we examine how language accessibility enables thousands of voters to fully participate in our democracy.

From translated ballots to County Voter Information Guides, we go behind the scenes with the people making it happen.

Whether you're an advocate, an election worker, or just curious about how it all works, this episode will leave you inspired and informed.

📲 Visit vote.santaclaracounty.gov for more information or to request election materials in your language.

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In this episode, we interview Matt Moreles, the Acting Registrar of Voters for Santa Clara County. Mr. Moreles shares insights on how voters can prepare and create a plan ahead of the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election. We also dive into election security and the processes that ensure a smooth and secure voting experience.

In this episode, we interview Dr. Mary Ann Dewan, the Santa Clara County Superintendent of Schools. Dr. Dewan discusses the importance of youth voice and voter education, the efforts to prepare students for civic engagement, and the opportunities to increase voter education ahead of the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election.

In this episode, we interview Shannon Bushey, the County of Santa Clara Registrar, just 11 days before her retirement. Shannon retires with 34 years of dedicated service to the County. Join us as we discuss her remarkable journey and the evolution of voting in Santa Clara County.

In this episode the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters' Office discusses Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) with Tricia Webber, the Santa Cruz County Clerk Registrar of Voters.

Visit:
https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/
https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/vote-mail/accessible-voting-ravbm
https://sccoclerk.santacruzcountyca.gov/
https://votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov/MainMenu/VotingOptions.aspx
https://www.bayareavotes.org/
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/remote-accessible-vote-mail

In this episode we discuss No Party Preference (NPP) voting with Kristin Connelly, the County Clerk Registrar of Voters from Contra Costa County.

Visit:
https://www.bayareavotes.org/
https://www.sccvote.org
https://www.contracostavote.gov/
https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/political-parties/no-party-preference