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A guide to getting registered, knowing your rights, and learning about your candidates Back to Elections Page |
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Even though the 2008 Election is over, you can register to vote in the next election any time throughout the year. |
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Get Registered Registration Form - PDF download with instructions for completing your mail-in registration (5 pages). Requires printing. Available in English and Español. Registration Information - Find out registration deadlines, print out your voter registration form, or have a registration form mailed to you. Absentee Voting/Vote by Mail - Learn more about the convenient benefits of absentee or vote-by-mail voting. Vote411.org - All the information you need, from registering to what to expect on election day. Not sure if you're registered? - Check your voter registration status for Alameda, San Mateo, or San Francisco counties. If you live in another county, contact your local elections office. |
Know Your Rights Voter Bill of Rights - Understand your rights as a voter before you go to the polls (PDF). Election Protection Card - Keep this document handy in case you have any difficulties voting on election day (PDF). California Voter Information Guide - Answers to a variety questions about voting. Voter FAQs - Some frequently asked questions voter may have. BlackBoxVoting.org & Electionline.org - Two sites monitoring election fraud and problems at the polls. |
Your Election
Information Find your polling place - Select your state, county, and enter your home address to find your polling place, or click here to find the phone number to contact your local elections office . Candidate Finder - Use the search box at the left to enter your zip code and find the candidates on your ballot for the upcoming election.Sample Ballots -Enter your zip code and address to view what candidates, propositions, and other initiatives will be on your upcoming ballot. Upcoming Election Information - Information on national issues and candidates. VoteSmart.org - Learn more about candidates' voting records and find out their stance on major issues. Covers officials from the local level to the executive branch. |
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This web site was last updated on September 26, 2008.
If you have any questions or want to suggest any additions, please contact
Norman Buchwald, Information Literacy and Technology Librarian.
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