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Facts for Voters

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Voter Information

Smart Voter: Key in your address and zip code, see the contests on your ballot. Then click away and find information on candidates and ballot measures -- from the League and other nonpartisan sources. Archives of past elections available with election results. Go to Smart Voter
See more information on elections in California: preparing to vote, voting (in person, by mail, if you've moved), voting rights, take a friend to vote, results of past elections, etc.

Register to Vote

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name?
See information about registering to vote in California: deadlines, cost, requirements, how to register, political parties, registration drives, living overseas, etc.

Voting Information

If you have been registered to vote for at least 29 days before the election, you will receive a sample ballot; the back page lists the precinct number and address of your place to vote. Save your sample ballot for reference on election day. The location of your polling place may change each election. You can also find your polling location from the Registrar of Voters website: http://www.ocvote.com or the League of Women Voters website: http://www.smartvoter.org one (1) week prior to election day. If you registered too late to receive a sample ballot, you can also view the information contained in your sample ballot on these websites.
IF YOU HAVE MOVED: A registered voter who has moved within the county, but did not re-register before the close of registration, may vote by provisional ballot at the polling place of new address.
Any registered voter who has moved anywhere within the state after the close of registration may vote by returning to the former county or by requesting an absentee ballot from the former county of residence.
ABSENTEE VOTING: An "Application for Absent Voters Ballot" is always on the back of the County Sample Ballot. You may also apply in person or write to: Registrar of Voters, P.O. Box 11298, Santa Ana, CA 92711. Include your name, address and signature. No reason is needed, and permanent absentee voter status will be granted on request. Deadline for Registrar to receive application is seven (7) days before the election. Emergency ballots are also available. Contact the Registar's Office. Permanent absentee voters will receive official ballots shortly after receiving their sample ballots.

GENERAL INFORMATION * VOTING IN PRIMARY ELECTIONS Primary elections are held to:
Nominate a party's candidate for the November election;
Elect political candidates running for nonpartisan offices such as county supervisor;
Vote on local and statewide measures and initiatives. "Decline to State" voters may request the ballot of any Political Party.

REGISTRAR OF VOTERS Phone (714) 567-7600 * FAX (714) 567-7556 Outreach Desk (714) 567-7569 Website: http://www.ocvote.com 1300 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana To get the name(s) of your elected officials, call Registrar of Voters number (714) 567-7586 or visit the League's website: http://www.smartvoter.org

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