The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 8 presidential general election, which also includes a local growth measure, two city council seats and three school board spots, is Monday, Oct. 24.
Eligible residents who have not registered to vote may do so in person at the Registrar of Voters’ Office. The office is located at 1555 Berger Drive in San Jose, and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
“Voting is one of our most fundamental rights as citizens,” said Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey. “The Registrar of Voters’ Office is here to answer your questions, register you to vote, and make sure you’re ready to make your voice heard on Election Day.”
Santa Clara County residents can also register to vote online at sccvote.org. Online registration must be completed before midnight Oct. 24 in order to meet the deadline.
Alternatively, residents can sign and return paper registration forms by mail; forms that are postmarked by Oct. 24 will be accepted. Paper registration forms are available at most post offices, public libraries, fire stations, city halls and local government offices.
Voters should complete a new registration form if they have moved, changed a name, or would like to change their political party preference. To register to vote in Santa Clara County, a voter must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, a Santa Clara County resident and not imprisoned or on parole for a felony.
For more information, contact the Registrar of Voters’ Office at (408) 299-VOTE (8683) or toll-free at 1-866-430-VOTE (8683), or visit sccvote.org.
