Strong voter turnout, smooth process mark Election Day at Registrar of Voters

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) — Hours after polls closed Tuesday night, things had quieted down at the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. But earlier in the day, the scene was much different — filled with long lines, steady traffic, and a strong turnout of eager voters.

Throughout the day, residents arrived to cast their ballots in person or drop off mail-in ballots. Election workers greeted voters, provided guidance, and ensured the process ran smoothly.

According to the Registrar of Voters’ Public Information Officer, operations went as planned thanks to extensive preparation and training.

“They go through a three-week training — it’s called an academy — so workers here are well prepared. Obviously, there can be surprises, but so far it’s been pretty smooth. You can see voters lining up, and we also have the police department helping with traffic so the experience can be a lot better for those who want their ballot.”

Yaoska Machado, Riverside County Registrar of Voters PIO

Inside the ballot processing center, staff worked nonstop verifying and counting votes. As of the latest update, more than 390,000 ballots had been returned.

Election officials say counting will continue through the night, with updated numbers expected as more ballots are processed.

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