1. Vote by Mail

Vote by Mail Application
Complete a vote by mail application.

Permanent Vote by Mail Application
Learn more on how to receive a vote by mail ballot for all elections without having to apply each time.

How to Vote by Mail
Learn about voting by mail.

2. Vote Early

California law allows voters to cast their ballot any time during the 29 day period preceding an election. Early voting in the November 4, 2008 election begins October 6, 2008. To vote early, simply come in person to one of the Elections Offices during regular business hours (Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm) and cast your ballot.

Elections Office
40 Tower Road
San Mateo, CA

Elections Office
555 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063

3. Vote at the Polls on Election Day

The polls are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Voters will use the eSlate voting system.

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.

Overseas Vote Foundation

RAVA enacts the mission of Overseas Vote Foundation (OVF) which is to facilitate voter participation in federal elections for all Americans whose voting program falls under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee Voting Act.

Overseas American citizens, State Department employees, and active duty uniformed service members and their accompanying families within and outside of the United States can register to vote using RAVA. Register Today!

Youth Vote Overseas

Youth Vote Overseas (YVO) brings you the online tools that will make your overseas voting experience easy and fast. Register to vote, look-up election official contacts, check filing deadlines and access help desk services — it's all here for you at YVO.

How do I mark my Ballot to vote?

Step by step instructions on how to mark a ballot.