Information & Resources

	Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet
	Calendar for the Statewide Direct Primary Election
	Calendar for the Statewide Direct Primary Election
	Candidate Roster The Candidate Roster is a complete list of all the candidates who have filed to run for a particular office in this election. Candidate filing closed March 7.
	Roster of Local Measures Includes the ballot question submitted by local jurisdictions for consideration by the voters and the threshold required for passage.
	Register to Vote - Deadline to Register to vote in this election is May 19
	Secretary of State - June 3rd Election Information
	Online Vote by Mail Application If you want to submit a request on paper, you may download and print this pdf - Vote by Mail Application (one time), Vote by Mail Application (permanent)and mail it back in. The deadline to request a Vote By Mail ballot in this Election is May 27
	Click here for more information about the June 3, 2008 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

Track & Confirm

Track & Confirm is currently tracking the receipt of Vote by Mail ballots sent in by voters participating in the June 3, 2008 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

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Information & Resources

Calendar for the Presidential General Election   Register to Vote - Deadline to Register to vote in this election is October 20   Online Vote by Mail Application If you want to submit a request on paper, you may download and print this pdf - Vote by Mail Application (one time), Vote by Mail Application (permanent)and mail it back in.

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 May 19 to vote in the Statewide Direct Primary 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 May 5th and June 3rd, 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, 8am – 5pm, and set up for voting. The polls will be open on Election Day from 7am - 8pm.

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.

Trends

Voter Turnout Trends in San Mateo County

A look at turnout in current and past elections.

Out on the Town for Outreach

In an effort to promote voter registration, and to educate voters on the eSlate voting system, the Elections Office has been actively involved in community outreach. [...]

How to Vote on the eSlate

05/15/08 - Deadline to file as a Write-In Candidate for June 3 Primary is May 20th

05/14/08 - The June Primary Election is Just Around the Corner; Last Day to Register to Vote – May 19

05/05/08 - Early Voting Begins Today for June Statewide Direct Primary - Mailing of official ballots to Vote by Mail voters also begins

05/02/08 - Chief Elections Officer Reminds Voters in Portola Valley Elementary School District Voters to Mail Their Ballots - May 6th Special All Mail Ballot Election

04/24/08 - Mailing of Statewide Direct Primary Sample Ballot Pamphlets Begins Today! - June 3 Primary is less than six weeks away

04/23/08 - Track and Confirm Your Vote on www.shapethefuture.org - Verify receipt of your ballot for the May 6 Portola Valley Elementary School District Election

04/17/08 - Logic & Accuracy Testing Begins April 21st for the June Statewide Direct Primary Election. Process Ensures Accuracy of Counting Software

04/17/08 - Voter Registration for May 6 Portola Valley Elementary School District Election closes on Monday, April 21 - Register to vote by April 21 deadline

04/14/08 - Final Official Election Results Available for the 12th Congressional Special Open Primary Election

04/11/08 - Dismal Election Turnout - 25.9%; Pricetag - $1 Million - It's time to revisit Vote by Mail for the conduct of all special elections

04/09/08 - One Percent Manual Tally of April 8 Special Congressional Open Primary to Commence on April 11. Part of the Official Canvass, transparent process to ensure accuracy of vote begins April 11

More Press Releases >>

04/18/08 - CBS5.com
Portola Valley: residents must register to vote in school district election

04/17/08 - The Almanac
Deadline to register for PV schools election

04/15/08 - InsideBayArea.com
Lousy turnout, high costs in Speier’s election

04/15/08 - smdailyjournal.com
Special election may cost $45K

04/15/08 - examiner.com
Sparse turnout spurs call for change

04/14/08 - MercuryNews.com
Dismal' turnout in San Mateo County prompts new calls for vote-by-mail

More Election News >>

Poll Worker Pin Collection

One of the traditions established in 1998 by the San Mateo County Elections Office is to give every poll worker that serves in an election a commemorative election pin. Each election has its own distinctive pin.  Some of our poll workers have earned the entire collection. (see the collection) If you would like to serve as a poll worker, you can sign up online. We need the help. You can serve the community and build your own election pin collection.