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For Immediate Release
October 03, 2016

Voter Pamphlets for November 8 Election in the Mail

There is still time to register to vote in the General Election

San Rafael, CA – The Marin County Elections Department has mailed voter pamphlets for the November 8 General Election to registered voters in Marin County. The pamphlet includes the address of the voter’s polling place and important information to assist with voting.

A close-up view of an election pamphlet.October 24 is the last day you may register to vote in the November 8 General Election.
“All candidates for president will be on the ballot, so voters can make their choice regardless of their party affiliation,” said Lynda Roberts, Registrar of Voters. “If you don’t receive your pamphlet by October 14, please let us know so we can send another one.”

The two-sided ballot includes 17 state propositions, a countywide measure, and a variety of local offices and measures.

Voters can go to the County Elections Department website to check their registration, update their address, or register to vote. Voters can also call 415-473-6456 to check their registration status and request a voter registration form in the mail. Other important dates include:

  • October 10: Elections Department will begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots. Voting also begins in the Elections Department office weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
  • October 24: Last day to register to vote in this election.
  • November 1: Applications for a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by the Elections Department to fulfill the request by mail. After this date, voters wishing to vote by mail must get a ballot in person at the Elections Department.
  • November 8: Election Day
    • Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Elections Department open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for voting by mail.
    • Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes must be signed and postmarked on or before this day.
    • Voters can drop their vote-by-mail ballot (in its signed and dated envelope) at the Elections Department or any polling place by 8 p.m.

Visit www.marinvotes.org for more information.  Follow the Elections Department on Facebook.

Contact:

Lynda Roberts
Registrar of Voters
Elections Department

Marin Civic Center Administration Building
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 121
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 473-6401
Email: Lynda Roberts
Elections website