Filing Day 2025

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Preserving History and Democracy! In this special episode, Clerk Amanda López Askin and Chief Deputy Clerk Caroline Zamora take you behind the scenes of Candidate Filing Day 2025, reporting live from the heart of the action. They kick things off by explaining what Filing Day is and why it's such a crucial part of the election process. You'll get an insider look at how the process works, what candidates can expect after filing, and how the Recording and Filing teams support the Bureau of Elections during one of the busiest days of the year. Amanda and Caroline also take a moment to shout out the hardworking staff who keep things running smoothly, reflect on the excitement (and responsibility) of becoming a candidate, and discuss how their views on open primaries have evolved over time. Plus, they give a well-deserved nod to the Communications Team for their stellar work, and wrap up the episode with real soundbites from some of the candidates who filed that day. It's a packed episode full of insight, appreciation, and a closer look at democracy in action—don't miss it! Watch here: https://youtu.be/VzK-KtJHAZQ Hosted by: Amanda López Askin, Caroline Zamora Produced by: Caroline Zamora, Cynthia Mendoza, Jacob Slaughter Edited by: Jacob Slaughter