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Today is Deadline Day for Voters to Register for November Election

San Mateo County residents must register to vote by today for the November election.

Monday, Oct. 24 is the last day for eligible voters to file a new or updated voter registration card to be entitled to vote in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.

Foster City residents have six city council candidates to choose from for three vacant seats, and three school board candidates running for two open seats.

There is also an important ballot initiative, Measure P, proposing an increase in the city's Transit Occupancy Tax.

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According to the San Mateo County Elections Office, to be eligible to register to vote, a person must be:

  1. A U.S. citizen.
  2. At least 18 years old on Election Day.
  3. Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
  4. Not deemed by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and to vote.

In addition, registered voters must re-register whenever they have moved to a new address; changed their name; or have the desire to change political party affiliation prior to a Primary Election.

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Voter registration cards are available at the County Elections Office, as well as at any public library, city hall, or any office of the U.S. Postal Service or Department of Motor Vehicles.

Cards are also available online, from the website of the California Secretary of State. Voter registration cards require the applicant's original signature and must be submitted in person or through the mail. A mailed registration card that is postmarked on or before October 24 will satisfy the deadline.

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