Early Voting
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

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.

How do I mark my Ballot to vote?
Step by step instructions on how to mark a ballot.

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!