Contact:
Warren Slocum
Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Phone: (650) 363-4988 Fax: (650) 363-1903 E-mail: wslocum@smcare.org

lternate
David Tom
Phone: 650.312.5301 Fax: 650.312.5348 E-mai:l dtom@smcare.org

Voter Registration Closes on Monday.
Chief Election Officer Warren Slocum encourages voters to
register before the October 23rd deadline.

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 23rd deadline to register to vote for the November 7th Election. “There is great interest in the upcoming election and we expect a healthy increase in registrations at the deadline,” said Slocum.

According to Slocum, the Elections Office is receiving many forms which are from voters who are re-registering due to a change of address, change of name, or switch in party affiliation. “All citizens must be aware that they must keep their voter information current in order to receive the right election materials and ensure a smooth and easy visit to the polls on election day,” said Slocum.

To 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 23, 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.