Ballot Period For SMC Military, Spouses Open For Nov. 5 Election

SAN CARLOS, CA — The ballot application period opened Friday until Election Day for military and overseas voters participating in the Nov. 5, 2019 San Mateo County Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election.

"Our goal in every election is to ensure every eligible voter has the opportunity to cast their ballot, no matter where they are," Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Mark Church said.

San Mateo County voters who are eligible include:

• Members of the uniformed armed services or merchant marine on active duty
• A spouse or dependent of a member of the uniformed services or merchant marine on active duty
• U.S. citizens living abroad, who may register and apply for a ballot by completing a Federal Post Card Application form. The FPCA form is available at the local U.S. Embassy or at the Federal Voting Assistance Program website www.fvap.gov. One may also go to the California Secretary of State’s website www.registertovote.ca.gov to register as a military or overseas voter.

When registering, a voter may choose to receive a ballot by email, fax or postal mail.

In line with the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, San Mateo County will send the ballot between 60 and 45 days prior to Election Day. The final day for registered overseas voters to request a mailed ballot is October 21. Applications for faxed or emailed ballots may be submitted up to and including Election Day.

More information on the Military and Overseas Voting and the SMC Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election may be obtained by calling 650-312-5222 or visiting www.smcacre.org.