Election Academy

About the Program

Category: Civic Education and Public Information (Best in Category)

Year: 2011

The Orange County Registrar of Voters Election Academy was designed to offer the citizens of Orange County a new service to increase the level of citizen participation in elections. This educational tool was also designed to provide a thorough understanding of elections – how they work and the policies behind them. The Election Academy courses have been designed to teach participants about elections in Orange County, California. This unique program provides insight on the various components of election management in an interactive classroom setting at the Registrar of Voters’ office. The proactive approach to transparency and communication has positively altered the office’s relationship with voters, campaigns, political parties, elected officials, and other government agencies. The implementation of the Election Academy into the office’s communication and outreach goals has allowed the office to engage the public in an innovative way. Participants receive comprehensive instruction on the various components of election management. These classes are open to the public, and are particularly beneficial to those individuals with an interest in voting, running for office, and the elections process. Candidates, campaign staff, volunteers, city clerks, activists, elected officials, and other politically-minded individuals are encouraged to apply.