Voter Registration
In compliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Education, Brandman University provides the following information on registering to vote. This information applies only to Brandman University students who are citizens of the United States. Information is provided in detail for the following states in which Brandman University has physical campuses. Click on a link below or scroll down for more information.
Information on registering to vote in other states may be found at the following websites:
www.eac.gov www.fec.gov www.declareyourself.com www.rockthevote.com www.vote411.org
In addition, most states allow registration using the national voter registration form developed by the Election Assistance Commission. This form, which contains mailing instructions and voter registration deadlines for the District of Columbia and all 50 states, may be found by clicking here.
Brandman University does not endorse candidates, take political stands, or endorse or oppose legislation.
California
Frequently Asked Questions
This webpage contains information about registering to vote in California. If you have a question that you do not see answered here, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Are You Already Registered to Vote?
To find out if you are currently registered to vote, visit the Secretary of State's Check Status of Your Voter Registration web page. If you are not registered to vote, you can follow the simple steps below.
Registering to Vote
To register to vote in California, you must be:
- A United States citizen,
- A resident of California,
- 18 years of age or older on Election Day,
- Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction (for more information on the rights of people who have been incarcerated, please see the Secretary of State's Voting Guide for Currently or Formerly Incarcerated Californians), and
- Not found by a court to be mentally incompetent.
California Registration Deadlines
| Election Date | Your registration must be postmarked no later than: |
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| June 5, 2012 (Presidential Primary Election) |
May 21, 2012 |
How You Can Register to Vote
Fill Out A Voter Registration Form Now
Simply step through the screens and fill in the information requested on the form. Then print it, sign it, and mail it directly to the county elections office address that is pre-printed on the form. If you have any questions, you may contact the Elections Division at elections@sos.ca.gov or (800) 345-8683.
New Voter Assistance
For a voter registration form in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese, visit the Secretary of State's New Voters web page.
Pick Up A Voter Registration Form
You can pick up a voter registration form at your county elections office, library, or U.S. Post Office. It is important that your voter registration form be filled out completely and be postmarked or hand-delivered to your county elections office at least 15 days before the election.
If you are enrolled in California's Confidential Address Program, Safe At Home, please do not attempt to register to vote using this site. To register to vote, contact the Safe At Home program toll free at (877) 322-5227 or by email at safeathome@sos.ca.gov.
Military and Overseas Voters
Includes United States Citizens who are members of the Uniformed Services (on active duty) and their eligible dependents, members of the Merchant Marine and their eligible dependents, Commissioner Corps of the Public Health Service, Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or United States citizens residing outside the United States.
When to Re-Register to Vote
You will need to re-register to vote when:
- You move to a new permanent residence
- You change your name
- You change your political party choice
As a California voter, you should be aware that in some areas, local elections are held on dates that do not coincide with statewide election dates. The 15-day close of registration deadline for these local elections varies depending on the actual date of the election. If you need to know a deadline for a local election, contact your county elections office.
Voter Registration Deadlines
In California, the deadline to register to vote for an election is 15 days before each local and statewide Election Day, so please register early!
Voter Registration Drives
Anyone distributing voter registration cards in California should be familiar with the rules and regulations for conducting voter registration drives. For information, please read the Secretary of State's Guide to Voter Registration Drives.
Statement of Distribution Form for Voter Registration Cards
Anyone requesting 50 or more voter registration cards from the Secretary of State must complete and submit a Statement of Distribution Form and a plan of distribution to the Secretary of State.
The statement and plan of distribution can be mailed or faxed to:
California Secretary of State
Elections Division
1500 11th Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: (916) 653-3214
The Secretary of State's Elections Division will process the request within 48 hours of receiving it. For additional assistance, please contact the Secretary of State's Elections Division at (916) 657-2166.
Voter Registration Statistics
The Secretary of State is responsible for producing a statistical report detailing voter registration numbers in California several times per year. To view these reports, please go to Voter Registration Statistics.
Additional Assistance
For additional assistance with voter registration, please contact the Secretary of State's office at the following toll-free numbers:
| » | English | (800) 345-8683 |
| » | Chinese | (800) 339-2857 |
| » | Japanese | (800) 339-2865 |
| » | Korean | (866) 575-1558 |
| » | Spanish | (800) 232-8682 |
| » | Tagalog | (800) 339-2957 |
| » | Vietnamese | (800) 339-8163 |
Washington
Still Registered?
If you have ever registered to vote in Washington State, your registration may still be active. Click MyVote to verify your registration.
If you have moved to a new address within the same county, update your address on MyVote.
If you have moved to another county, you must submit an online or paper voter registration application.
Deadlines for Registering
For a list of current voter registration deadlines, click here.
Registration Requirements
You may register and vote if you are:
- A citizen of the United States;
- A legal resident of Washington State; and
- At least 18 years old by Election Day.
You may not register or vote if you:
- Have been convicted of a felony and not had your voting rights restored; or
- Have been declared by a court to be mentally incompetent and ineligible to vote.
For more information, go to Voter Registration Rights and Responsibilities.
Party Registration: Washington State does not register voters according to political party.
Register to VoteIf you have a Washington State driver's license or ID card, you can register Online.
To register on a paper form, click a printer-friendly form in your language below:
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