On Oct. 25, Ethnic Media Services and California Black Media hosted a virtual briefing, “More Days—More Ways to Vote,” spotlighting resources and support for California’s diverse voter base ahead of the November elections.
In partnership with the California Secretary of State’s office, the event highlighted initiatives to streamline the voting process, including ballot tracking, multilingual support, and voter rights education.
This collaboration ensures communities statewide receive timely, accessible election information. Regina Brown Wilson, moderator and executive director of California Black Media, underscored the media’s vital role and responsibility.
“This briefing is really to make sure that the media knows that they have access to the Secretary of State’s office,” she stated.
Joe Kocurek, a public policy communications expert representing the Secretary of State’s office, believes California’s voting system is among the most accessible in the nation.
“I want to urge people that the important thing,” he stated, “we’ve set up a system that people can vote early. They’re not confined to a single day. So, I want you all to urge your audiences to vote early.”
The briefing highlighted the “Where’s My Ballot?” tracking feature, which lets voters monitor their ballots from submission. This tool provides visibility and reassurance by offering updates through text, email, or voice call at each step.
California firmly upholds democratic values, ensuring that voters have protected access and support throughout the process.
“We have a voter bill of rights. If anybody feels like these are being denied, they can reach out to us,” Kocurek explains.
With early voting options, multilingual support, and a comprehensive Voter Bill of Rights, California’s voting system is committed to accessibility and security for all.
Voters seeking more information can visit the Secretary of State’s website or contact event organizers Sandy Close ([email protected]) and Regina Wilson ([email protected]) for support.
