Voting Options

 

1. Vote by Mail

 

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

 

Vote by Mail Application

Complete a vote by mail application for the November 2, 2010 Gubernatorial General Election.

 

How to Vote by Mail
Learn about voting by mail.

 

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2. Vote Early

 

California law allows voters to cast their ballot any time during the 29 day period preceding an election. To vote early, simply come in person to the Elections Office during regular business hours (Mon. - Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm) and cast your ballot.

 

Elections Office
40 Tower Road
San Mateo, CA 94402

 

OR

 

555 County Center, First Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063

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3. Vote at the Polls on Election Day

 

Vote on the eSlate

The eSlate is an electronic voting device, also known as a Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting system. The eSlate has won acclaim for its ease of use, accessibility and accurate vote tabulation. 

 

Visit the eSlate Learning Center to learn more.

 

Vist the Video Portal for video on how to vote on the eSlate

 

How do I mark my Ballot to vote?

Step by step instructions on how to mark a ballot.

 

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Overseas Vote Foundation

 

The Overseas Vote Foundation provides an online, dynamically created Registration and Absentee Voting Application (RAVA) to serve overseas voters.

 

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!

 

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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.