Department of Elections
City and County of San Francisco
John Arntz, Director
For Immediate Release
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2010 – The Department of Elections is reminding voters that Tuesday, June 1 is the last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot for the upcoming June 8 Consolidated Statewide Direct Primary Election.
There are three easy ways to request a vote-by-mail ballot:
- Apply online at the Department of Elections website, http://sfelections.org/vbm/
- Complete and mail the application found on the back cover of the local Voter Information Pamphlet.
- Write the Department of Elections a letter or postcard. Be sure to include your printed name and signature, date of birth, residential address, and any address you wish the ballot to be mailed if different from your residence. It is recommended that you also include your telephone number so the Department can contact you if necessary.
All completed vote-by-mail ballot requests must be received by the Department of Elections by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1. Postmarks will not count. Voters can mail their applications to the Department or send a request by fax to (415) 554-4372.
San Francisco voters can also come to the Department of Elections, on the ground floor of City Hall, to obtain a vote-by-mail ballot in person. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Department will also be open for weekend voting on May 29-30 and June 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In observance of Memorial Day, the Department will be closed on May 31.
Voted ballots must be received by the Department of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on Election Day, June 8. Postmarks will not count. Voters can return their ballots by mail, in person at City Hall, or to any polling place in San Francisco on Election Day.
Voters can find out more about vote-by-mail voting and other election information by visiting www.sfelections.org
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