Today is Deadline Day for Voters to Register for 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.

Belmont residents have to choose from for two vacant seats, and running for one open seat.

Voters will also vote on three members of the Sequoia Union High School District and three members of the San Mateo County Community College District.

There is also an important ballot initiative, Measure H, proposing a bond issue for the San Mateo Coutny Community College District.

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.

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.