About Us

The Election Department is a division of the Clerk-Recorder’s department and is overseen by the Registrar of Voters. The staff of the Elections Department is responsible for all aspects of voting and elections, including:

• Registering new voters, updating voter information, and maintaining the voter registration file
• Arranging for all polling locations and recruiting and training polling place workers
• Administering federal, state, and local elections held in Inyo County
• Working with candidates to assist them with the nomination processes, campaign reporting laws and required legal documents

Michele Hartshorn, Acting Registrar of Voters

Michele Hartshorn is currently serving as the Inyo County Acting Clerk-Recorder & Registrar of Voters.