Your Choices Are To:

1. Vote by Mail
2. Vote at the polls on Election Day
3. Vote Early - either by mail or visiting the Election Offices on or before Election Day

How to Vote Absentee

Any registered voter may vote by absentee (vote by mail) ballot.

You may apply for an absentee ballot by:

1. Completing the online application.
2. Completing and returning the printed application form.
3. Completing the application on the back cover of your Sample Ballot Pamphlet.
4. Sending a written request for an absentee ballot which must include the following:
• Your full name
• Your residence address in San Mateo County
• Mailing address where you want your ballot sent (if different from your residence address)
• Name & date of election you want to receive a ballot for
• Your signature
• Please mail your request to:
• Registration & Elections Division
• 40 Tower Road
• San Mateo , CA 94402
• Attention: Absentee Unit
• You may also fax your request to:
• (650) 312-5348

The Elections Office must receive all applications no later than seven days before election day. Postmarks do not count.