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Nov 4, 2008

Information & Resources

PDF Calendar for the Presidential General Election
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Candidate Guide

 

Candidate Seminars
Candidate Seminars are useful refreshers to help candidate's better understand the responsibilities of setting up a campaign, filing for office, and submitting all of the necessary forms and reports.  For newcomers to the political process, this is a must-do.

Saturday, July 26 - 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
 

PDF Candidate's Roster
The Candidate Roster is a complete list of all the candidates who have filed to date to run for a particular office in this election. Candidate filing will close August 8th.
  Register to Vote - Deadline to register to vote in this election is October 20
 

Online Vote by Mail Application
If you want to submit a request on paper, you may download and print this pdf - Vote by Mail Application (one time), Vote by Mail Application (permanent)and mail it back in.

The deadline to request a Vote by Mail ballot in this election is October 28


Voter Tool Kit



Top Voter FAQs

Q: Am I registered to vote? 
Check our online voter registration database...it’s confidential and fast.

Q: How do I register to vote? (or re-register)
If you’re 18, a citizen and felony-free...register to vote! The deadline is October 20 to vote in the Presidential General Election.

Q: Where’s my polling place?
Double-check the address of your precinct—over 60 precincts moved last year!

Q: How do I sign up to Vote by Mail?
Sign-up online or mail back the form on the back of your Sample Ballot.

Q: How do you vote on the eSlate?
Watch the eSlate video or read the eSlate written instructions. It’s simple and straightforward. The eSlate works a little like an iPod. Don’t worry. Poll workers will show you how to use the eSlate on Election Day if you need help.

Q: When can I vote?
Between October 6 and November 4, any voter can go in person to the Election Offices at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo or 555 County Center (1st floor) in Redwood City, except holidays, for the Statewide Direct Primary Election. Both offices are open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and set up for voting. The polls will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Q: What if I lose my vote by mail ballot?
Come into either of the Election Offices (above), fill out a form swearing that you lost it, and a new one will be issued to you for voting. Our records will be flagged to show that you’ve voted.


Trends

Voter Turnout Trends in San Mateo CountyVoter Turnout Trends in San Mateo County

A look at turnout in current and past elections.

Blog: Inside Elections
The blog behind the San Mateo County Vote


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Election Workers Needed
The San Mateo County Elections Office is seeking several Election Workers to assist in the November 4, 2008 Presidential Election.  This is a one of a kind opportunity to be a part of the historic 2008 Presidential General Election and get involved in the elections process! Click here to learn more.

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A picture paints a thousand words...

Click through our election slide show gallery.



Legislative Watch

Bills under consideration by the California State Legislature during the 08-09 Legislative Session. 

ACA 15 (Mullin)
Allows 17 year olds the right to vote in a primary election if they will be 18 years of age when the general election is scheduled, thus enabling these new voters the opportunity to participate in a complete election cycle. Requires 2/3rd to pass.

AB 1819 (Price)
Allows 17 year olds to preregister to vote so that they will be automatically registered to vote on the day they turn 18 years of age. Has the support of Secretary of State Debra Bowen, Common Cause and the League of Women Voters.

SB 967 (Simitian)
Allows registrars to redraw precinct lines subtracting out the vote by mail voters to reduce the excessive cost and waste of producing, delivering, retrieving and confidentially shredding paper ballots that will not be used at the polls by those who vote by mail.


How to Vote on the eSlate
"It's so easy" video
Watch this short video on how to vote on the eSlate. Visit the eSlate Learning Center.
Press Releases

07/11/08 - Candidate Filing Period Opens for the November 4, 2008 Election - Filing period runs from July 14 through August 8

06/27/08 - Seminars for November Election Candidates (Potential and Committed)

06/12/08 - Slocum Announces Increase in Manual Tally of Measures N and P. Manual Tally for Measures N and P to be increased to 10%

06/09/08 - One Percent Manual Tally of June 3 Primary to Commence. Part of the Official Canvass, transparent process to ensure accuracy of vote begins Friday

More Press Releases >>


Election News

07/02/08 - Pacifica Tribune
Measure N passes, finally official

07/01/08 - The Daily Journal
Battle over open space heating up

More Election News >>


Poll Worker Pin Collection

One of the traditions established in 1998 by the San Mateo County Elections Office is to give every poll worker that serves in an election a commemorative election pin. Each election has its own distinctive pin.  Some of our poll workers have earned the entire collection. (see the collection) If you would like to serve as a poll worker, you can sign up online. We need the help. You can serve the community and build your own election pin collection.

Poll Worker Pin - November 4, 2008

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