With the California sun having set on another round of civic engagement, the final figures for the Nevada County Nov. 4 special election are in. Registrar of Voters Armando Salud-Ambriz put a bow on the process today, confirming that the ballots are counted and the voices of 51,723 souls have been heard, echoing a 66.32% voter turnout from 77,986 registered in the region.
The breakdown is a litany of democratic participation: 47,300 citizens took the mail-in route, joined by 1,558 early voters who cast their ballots before Election Day. In a show of last-minute enthusiasm, another 2,619 made their mark in person on the D-day, complemented coyly by 246 conditional or provisional ballots.
Our debutant registrar, Salud-Ambriz, didn't miss the chance to revel in the moment, expressing pride over his inaugural election oversight. In a statement lifted from the county's alert page, he was quoted saying, “Certifying my very first election is truly an honor.” He extended gratitude towards his team, praising their professionalism and dedication, and credited the voters for their robust turnout, making Nevada County one of California's frontrunners for civic participation. Those keen on the numerical nuances of democracy can peep the full election breakdown at the official Nevada County election results page.
