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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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Date CCROV Number Title

05/05/2026

26126 Primary Election: Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes and Ballot Return Requirements (PDF)

05/05/2026

26125 Primary Election: Forwarding Vote-by-Mail Ballots to Another County (PDF)

05/04/2026

26124 Voter’s Choice Task Force: May 14, 2026, Meeting Public Notice and Agenda (PDF)

05/04/2026

26123 Initiative: Failure of 1992, Related to Restrictions on Some State Legislators (PDF)

05/04/2026

26122 Initiative: Failure of 1991, Related to Private School Funding and Instruction (PDF)

05/04/2026

26121 Primary Election: Changes to Vote-By-Mail (VBM) Ballot Processing (PDF)

05/04/2026

26120 Primary Election: Signature Comparison; Noncomparable Signatures and Unsigned Envelopes; Cure Statements (PDF)

05/01/2026

26119 Publication: Updated 2026 Poll Worker Training Standards (PDF)