News Updates from California Secretary of State Debra Bowen

Secretary of State Debra Bowen Announces Newly Processed State Archives Collections

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:40:11 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Researchers now have easier and faster access to information about four California State Archives collections, Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced today.

Secretary of State Debra Bowen Reports Record Percentage of Votes by Mail in May 19 Special Election

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:26:07 -0900

SACRAMENTO – More than 62% of voters cast their ballots by mail in the May 19 Statewide Special Election, according to final results certified today by Secretary of State Debra Bowen. That sets a new California record for the percentage of vote-by-mail ballots cast in a statewide election, besting the prior record of 58.7% set in June 2008.

Secretary of State Debra Bowen Announces Charges Filed Against Orange County Man for Los Angeles Election Fraud

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:50:23 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Felony charges were filed and an arrest warrant issued Monday for an Orange County man suspected of committing voter registration and election fraud, Secretary of State Debra Bowen announced today.

Public-Benefits Initiative Enters Circulation

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:24:09 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponents of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for their measure.

Third Marriage-Related Initiative Enters Circulation

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:15:19 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.

Insurance Benefits Initiative Enters Circulation

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:13:42 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.

Two Voting-Related Initiatives Enter Circulation

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:12:39 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponents of two new initiatives may begin collecting petition signatures for their measures.

Tax Initiative Enters Circulation

Tue, 19 May 2009 05:12:58 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Secretary of State Debra Bowen today announced that the proponent of a new initiative may begin collecting petition signatures for his measure.

Secretary of State Debra Bowen to Hold Election Day Media Availability Tuesday

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:54:17 -0900

Secretary of State Debra Bowen will lead credentialed media through the Elections Division where staffers answer questions from voters on the Secretary of State’s toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE for English speakers and (800) 232-VOTA for Spanish speakers. Bowen will also take media questions about the Statewide Special Election.

Secretary of State Debra Bowen Reports Voter Registration at 17.1 Million Before May 19 Special Election

Tue, 19 May 2009 04:53:40 -0900

SACRAMENTO – Heading into the May 19 Statewide Special Election, California now has more than 17.1 million registered voters, down from the all-time registration high of 17.3 million achieved after last November’s historic presidential election.