On Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m., at Plaza Park, 500 South C Street, Oxnard, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and nonpartisan Ventura County community organizations holded a news conference highlighting the work underway to help eligible citizens vote early, securely, and correctly in the Nov. 3 general election. County election officials explained how the county verifies and protects ballots.
Recent federal claims questioning California’s voter rolls have cast a cloud over Latino voters and the organizations that serve them. Speakers many elected officials and community leaders shared what’s happening on the ground: eligible citizens voting, volunteers translating official materials, and families using a verified process.
“We have in place a system of protection, your vote is private and we will protect your rights, don’t be afraid to vote,” said Michelle Ascencion, Ventura County Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters.
“We need to exercise the right to vote, our community needs protection and we are doing everything under our power to provide that protection, don’t be afraid to vote,” said Vianey Lopez, Ventura County Supervisor.
“As a veteran a defended this country with bullets, now I defend this country not with bullets but with a democracy and with our vote,” said Jess Rasmirez, Oxnard Habor Commissioner.
The press conference was in English, Spanish and Mixteco interpretation was available as well.
Similar press conferences are organized by LULAC throughout the state to rase consciousness and to create awareness of the importance of not being afraid and to vote for this and future elections.
Ventura County voting centers are open for early voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 2. On Election Day, Nov. 3, voting centers are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The LULAC Institute is a member of the 2026 Latino Civic Engagement Coalition, a nonpartisan partnership with UnidosUS, Mi Familia en Acción and the Latino Victory Foundation focused on voter education, registration assistance and trusted community messengers.
LULAC: Founded in 1929, the League of United Latin American Citizens is the nation’s oldest Latino civil rights organization. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs.