Election Connection: Episode 9 - Shannon Bushey - 34 Years of Service

In this episode, we interview Julia and Maria of the Voter Registration Division here at the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters. They share insights on what their division does and how voters can register to vote. In this episode, we also introduce our new segment, Fun Facts with Frankie, where you can learn fun voting-related information! Timestamps for Navigation: (0:00) Introduction and guest icebreakers (1:50) How to register to vote in California and DMV Motor Voter (3:10) Responsibi...

This episode of the Election Connection podcast features Bren and Louella from the County of Santa Clara Registrar of Voters' Candidate Services division. They discuss the vital, behind-the-scenes work required to manage local elections and support prospective candidates. Key Takeaways from the Discussion: Role of Candidate Services: The team serves as a guide for both candidates and jurisdictions, helping them navigate complex election laws, filing requirements, and documentation (0:37–2:1...

Welcome to Election Connection, the podcast that takes you behind the scenes of the democratic process to meet the people who make elections possible. In this special episode recorded at the CACEO 2025 conference, we sit down with Natalie Adona, the Registrar of Voters for Marin County, to explore her "origin story" in election administration. From her early days as a student poll worker to her influential research in Washington D.C., Natalie discusses the roots of integrity that guide her w...

Guest: Tricia Webber, Santa Cruz County Clerk and Registrar of Voters -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Podcast Outline & Key Timestamps I. Introduction & Origin Story (00:00:12 – 00:01:28) 00:00:12 – Welcome: Tricia Webber introduces herself from the CACEO conference in San Ramon 00:00:30 – The Accidental Start: Tricia reveals she followed a boy to Santa Cruz and joined the elections department in 1997 as "extra help" on the advice of h...

Welcome to Election Connection What’s Inside: A glimpse into the passion and purpose that drives election officials to serve. Personal stories of how they got started and what keeps them committed. Reflections on integrity, inclusion, and public trust in the elections process. This is a multi-episode special series recorded at the 2025 CACEO Annual Conference in San Ramon. Each episode features interviews with election officials from across California—highlighting the people behind the pro...