Voter Information - November 2012 City of San Leandro Municipal Election
Eligibility
To be eligible to vote, you must be:
  • A United States citizen
  • A resident of California
  • At least 18 years of age on the date of the next election (A person may register to vote at age 17, if he or she will be 18 on or before the next election.)
  • Not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony
  • Not judged by a court to be mentally incompetent
Important Dates

  • September 27, 2012               First day to mail Voter Information Guide
  • October 8, 2012                     Early Voting begins at the Registrar of Voters in Oakland
  • October 22, 2012                   Last day to register to vote at the November 6, 2012 Election
  • October 30, 2012                   Last day to request a Vote By Mail Ballot
  • November 6, 2012                  Election Day

Voter Registration

The voter registration deadline is always 15 days before an election. However, please be advised that voters who register after the 29th day before an election may not receive a sample ballot due to the short turn around time for mailing.

For more information, visit the Registrar of Voters website:
Voter Re-Registration

You must re-register to vote if you have:
  • Moved since you last registered to vote
  • Changed your name
  • Changed your political party affiliation
Voter Registration Forms

To obtain forms in person, go to:
  • Registrar of Voters located in the Alameda County Courthouse at 1225 Fallon Street, Room G-1, Oakland, California 94612
  • City Clerk's Office located at 835 East 14th Street, 2nd Floor, San Leandro, California 94577
  • Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices
  • Public libraries
  • Post offices
To obtain forms by phone, call:
  • Registrar of Voters at 510-267-8683
  • Secretary of State at 1-800-345-VOTE
To obtain forms online, visit:
Polling Places

You can look up your polling place at the Smart Voter website. The polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.