Community Partnerships & Outreach
Our Public Affairs Team partners with schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, and community groups to make civic participation accessible for everyone. Whether it’s a voter registration drive, a classroom presentation, or an information table at your local event, our goal is to meet voters where they are.
We provide tailored educational programs for students, educators, and community leaders that help explain how elections work and why every vote matters. We also offer guided tours of our office, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how secure, transparent elections are conducted in Orange County.
For organizations that hold their own elections, such as neighborhood associations, unions, or student councils, our office can even help administer those elections using official voting equipment and procedures.
Get Involved
Invite our office to speak at your meeting or host a voter education and registration table.
Schedule a tour of our office to see how elections are conducted.
Request use of our election equipment and resources to administer your organization’s next election.
Civic Advisory Council
The Civic Advisory Council is one of the most exciting ways we’re deepening our connection with the community. Established by Orange County Supervisor of Elections Karen Castor Dentel, the Civic Advisory Council brings together residents from across the county to share ideas, provide feedback, and help shape how we reach and serve voters.
The Council is made up of focus groups; each designed to connect with a specific part of our community and ensure that every voice is represented in our outreach efforts.
Current focus groups include:
High School Leaders Focus Group
Empowers high school students to learn about the elections process, promote voter registration among their peers, and serve as ambassadors for civic participation.
Young Adults Focus Group
Brings together residents ages 18–26 to advise on strategies for reaching and engaging young voters through education, events, and outreach.
Each group meets quarterly and works directly with our team to develop ideas, share feedback, and promote initiatives that make voting more accessible and meaningful for their peers. Future focus groups will continue expanding representation across Orange County’s diverse communities.
Through the Civic Advisory Council, we’re turning outreach into collaboration ensuring our programs are built with the community, not just for it.
| GROUPS | INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS |
| High School Leaders | • Click here to learn about the Civic Advisory Council High School Leaders Focus Group. • Click here to apply to the High School Leaders Focus Group. |
| Young Adults | • Click here to learn about the Civic Advisory Council Young Adult Focus Group. • Click here to apply to the Civic Advisory Council Young Adult Focus Group. |
| Future Groups | A variety of additional focus groups of the Civic Advisory Council are in development. Check back soon! |