The California Secretary of State periodically provides written guidance and information to the state's county elections officials to help ensure a smooth electoral process.
The written advisories -- known as CCROVs since they are directed to County Clerks & Registrars of Voters -- are posted here shortly after they are provided to county elections officials. Electronic copies of all CCROVs dating back to January 1, 2013, are posted here.
To obtain a copy of a CCROV issued in 2012 or earlier -- or if you have any questions or comments -- please email the Elections Division staff using our online form or call (916) 657-2166.
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- 1/28
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1727, Related to Taxes(PDF)
- 1/28
- Military and Overseas Voters: Return Envelope(PDF)
- 1/27
- Initiative: 1771, Related to the Legislature(PDF)
- 1/27
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1725, Related to Abortion(PDF)
- 1/27
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1724, Related to Abortion(PDF)
- 1/27
- CalVoter I: Duplicate Check Criteria – January 2016(PDF)
- 1/27
- Presidential Primary: U.S. Senate Candidate Statement Package (PDF)
- 1/26
- Initiative: 1770, Related to Hospitals(PDF)
- 1/26
- Initiative: 1769, Related to Water(PDF)
- 1/25
- Presidential Primary: Legislative and Congressional Candidate Statement Cost Survey(PDF)
- 1/25
- Presidential Primary Election: Translation of Election Title and Offices(PDF)
- 1/25
- Presidential Primary: No Party Preference Voters(PDF)
- 1/25
- Initiative: 1768, Related to Disability Access Litigation(PDF)
- 1/25
- Initiative: 1767, Related to High-Speed Rail(PDF)
- 1/25
- Polling Places: Disability Sensitivity(PDF)
- 1/21
- April General Law City Elections: Randomized Alphabet Drawing(PDF)
- 1/19
- Initiative: 1766, Related to Voting(PDF)
- 1/15
- Referendum: Failure of #1709, Related to Aid-in-Dying(PDF)
- 1/15
- Initiative: Failure of #1692, Related to Taxes(PDF)
- 1/15
- Initiative: Failure of #1691, Related to Taxes(PDF)
- 1/14
- Initiative: Failure of #1690, Related to Taxes(PDF)
- 1/14
- Initiative: Failure of #1689, Related to Marijuana(PDF)
- 1/14
- Initiative: Failure of #1688, Related to Abortion(PDF)
- 1/13
- Initiative: 1765, Related to Political Campaigns(PDF)
- 1/13
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1761, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/13
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1760, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/13
- Initiative: Withdrawal of 1759, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/11
- Presidential Primary: Governor’s Proclamation for the June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election(PDF)
- 1/07
- Initiative: 1764, Related to Labor(PDF)
- 1/07
- Initiative: 1763, Related to Marijuana(PDF)
- 1/07
- Initiative: Failure of #1686, Related to Religious Organizations(PDF)
- 1/07
- Voting Systems: OVSTA Monthly Update - January 2016(PDF)
- 1/06
- Initiative: 1762, Related to Marijuana(PDF)
- 1/06
- Political Body: California National Party(PDF)
- 1/05
- Initiative: Failure of #1685, Related to Immigration(PDF)
- 1/05
- Initiative: Failure of #1684, Related to Water(PDF)
- 1/05
- Initiative: Failure of #1683, Related to Marijuana(PDF)
- 1/05
- Initiative: Failure of #1682, Related to Marijuana(PDF)
- 1/05
- Initiative: Failure of #1681, Related to Government and Business Facilities(PDF)
- 1/05
- Presidential Primary: Reporting form for June 7, 2016, 154-Day Report(PDF)
- 1/05
- Voter Registration: 85814 Business Reply Mail Renewal Fees(PDF)
- 1/04
- Initiative: 1761, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/04
- Initiative: 1760, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/04
- Initiative: 1759, Related to Healthcare(PDF)
- 1/04
- Initiative: 1758, Related to Immigration(PDF)
- 1/04
- Voter Registration: Postage Reimbursement and Replenishment Claims (FY 2015/2016 – 2nd Quarter)(PDF)