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Learn how to vote on the eSlate voting system

How to mark your Vote by Mail ballot

Deadline to apply Vote by Mail for Nov.4 2008 Presidential General Election has passed

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.



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Trends

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

A look at turnout in current and past elections.

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Tomorrow comes the 1%
The 1% Manual Tally portion of the Official Canvass begins Thursday at 8 a.m.

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One elected official's musings on elections, technology, web 2.0, government & sometimes more!

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Election Updater '08
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Track & Confirm Receipt of Your Voted Mail Ballot
Track and confirm when your Vote by Mail ballot was mailed to you and when it was received by the Elections Office.

Track & Confirm Receipt of Your Voted Mail Ballot

Highest Turnout Presidential Elections
Year Percent Candidates
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

Press Releases

11/14/08 - One Percent Manual Tally of November 4 Presidential Election to Commence. Part of the Official Canvass, transparent process to ensure accuracy of vote begins Wednesday.

11/05/08 - San Mateo County Election Results Update Schedule.

11/03/08 - Chief Elections Officer Extends Early Voting to 8 pm Today.

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Election News

11/20/08 - smdailyjournal.com
Board tackles vacancy plans

11/14/08 - MercuryNews.com/peninsula
Measures S, V outcomes still uncertain

11/13/08 - smdailyjournal.com
Supervisors shoot for vacancy appointment.

11/05/08 - MercuryNews.com/peninsula
Voting goes smoothly in San Mateo, Santa Clara counties.

11/05/08 - CBS5.com
San Mateo Co.: Many Ballots left to be counted before Election Day results verified.

11/05/08 - InsideBayArea.com
San Mateo County voter turnout high, but not a record.

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