California Secretary of State Communications Department

The Communications Department oversees all media relations for the California Secretary of State’s office and keeps the public informed of the latest news from the agency’s various divisions: Elections, Business Programs, Political Reform and State Archives. Media representatives interested in information about the Secretary of State’s office or obtaining interviews should call (916) 653-6575 or email sospress@sos.ca.gov.


Number Date Title
PR25-05 01/30/2025

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Presents the John Lewis Youth Leadership Service Award to Saanvi Arora

PR25-04 01/28/2025

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Corrects Misinformation about Ballot Measure Processes and Encourages Civic Engagement

PR25-03 01/23/2025

Proposed Initiative Enters Circulation: Requires Future Vote on Whether California 
Should Become Independent Country. Initiative Statute

PR25-02 01/16/2025 California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Appoints Alf W. Brandt to the California Fair Political Practices Commission
PR25-01 01/03/2025

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Announces Results of Randomized Alphabet Drawing for the February 25, 2025, Assembly District 32 and Senate District 36, Special Primary Elections