 Election Calendar |
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| Candidate Seminars | July 8 at 2:00 p.m. |
July 30 at 10:00 a.m. |
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- Voter Info
- Voting
- Voter Programs
- FAQs
Register to Vote Online (CA Secretary of State)
Check your voter registration status & view your Sample Ballot
Sign up to Vote by Mail permanently
Track and Confirm Receipt of Your Voted Mail Ballot
Early voting / drop off locations for your Voted mail ballot
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.
- The Quiz
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Trends
Voter Turnout Trends in San Mateo County
A look at turnout in current and past elections.
June 24, 2009
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Inside Elections Blog
Get an inside peek at the Elections Office and it's practices and procedures! This blog is a look at what goes on behind to scenes to ensure your vote can be cast.
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Warren Slocum's Blog
One elected official's musings on elections, technology, web 2.0, government & sometimes more!
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Election Videos
Quick tips from election experts.
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Twitter: Election News Now
Bits of election news as it breaks.
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Flickr: Election Photo Gallery
Check out the electronic scrapbook of our offices, our staff and the work we do.
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YouTube: Democracy Live
The official YouTube channel for the San Mateo County Elections Office.
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Anatomy of Election 08
Watch the historic November Presidential election from inside the Elections Office. This transparent look at the conduct of this election was created to give voters an understanding of how our elections are run, what's involved and why they can trust the results.
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Press Releases
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Election News
07/01/09 - examiner.com
Time has come for Disctrict elections in San Mateo County
06/14/09 - InsideBayArea.com
Burlingame ponders tax hike on hotel stays
Highest Turnout Presidential Elections
| Year | Percent | Candidates |
| 2008 | 78.86 | Obama - McCain |
| 1976 | 83.92 | Carter - Ford |
| 1972 | 84.19 | Nixon - McGovern |
| 1968 | 85.95 | Nixon - Humphrey |
| 1964 | 88.55 | Johnson - Goldwater |
| 1960 | 90.26 | Kennedy - Nixon |
| 1956 | 89.55 | Eisenhower - Stevenson |
| 1952 | 89.84 | Eisenhower - Stevenson |
| 1948 | 83.49 | Truman - Dewey |
