Orange County Registrar of Voters prepares for busy election [Video]

Thousands of eligible voters in Orange County are getting ready to cast their ballots in this year’s presidential, state and local elections.

“This presidential general election is typically the highest turnout election in the cycle that we will see,” OC Registrar of Voters Bob Page said.

Vote-by-mail ballots are expected to be sent out on Oct. 7.

“Eight-five percent of our voters are casting a mail ballot rather than voting in person,” Page explained.

The Orange County Registrar of Voters has invested $4.1 million in vote-by-mail ballot process equipment to make it more efficient. Ahead of the election, Page wants to serve voters better.

“We’re also cognizant of the possibility of misinformation, so we’re constantly looking at ways that we can improve our outreach and voter education program,” Page said.

Law enforcement will be on hand once voting centers open to respond if needed.

“Obviously, if somebody feels like they’re in immediate danger, we instruct them to call 911,” Page said. …