Redwood City, CA –San Mateo County's Chief Elections Officer, Warren Slocum, announced today that his office is expecting a rush of registration forms in the final days leading up to the October 24th deadline to register to vote for the November 8th Election. "There is growing interest in the upcoming election and we expect a healthy surge in registrations in the next few days," said Slocum.

According to Slocum, the Elections Office is receiving approximately 400 voter registration forms every day – many of which are from voters who are re-registering due to a change of address, change of name, or switch in party affiliation. "We have a very aware and engaged electorate in San Mateo County – and they are very diligent in keeping their registration current in order to exercise their voting rights," said Slocum.

o facilitate voter registration, Slocum has extended the hours at his offices at 40 Tower Road in San Mateo and 555 County Center, 1st Floor in Redwood City. On Monday, October 24, both offices will be open until 8:00 p.m. to receive affidavits of registration.

To be eligible to register to vote, a person must be: (1) a United States citizen; and (2) a California resident; and (3) at least 18 years of age on or before Election Day; and (4) not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony. A new registration is required if the registered voter has changed personal name or residence address since last registering, or wishes to change their political party affiliation.