| Ten Reasons Why I Should Vote
1. We live in a democracy and citizen participation is vital in a democracy.
2. Voting gives you an opportunity to shape policies that will either directly or indirectly affect you.
3. Voting helps keep politicians from becoming corrupt. They know they can be thrown out of office.
4. You get a red, white, and blue sticker that says "Kiss me, I voted."
5. You get a sense of participation by voting.
6. When you vote, your children will vote. You are promoting the idea of democracy to the next generation.
7. You make your voice heard. You can vote for the people who share your beliefs and vote for the propositions you believe are important
8. You improve your chances of getting what you want from the government.
9. You can vote a Republican or Democrat in or out.
10. Because you can.
More Information
To get answers to Frequently Asked Questions please click on this link.
www.stanvote.com/faq.shtm
| | Who May Register to Vote
A person is entitled to register to vote in Stanislaus County if they are:
- A U. S. citizen
- A resident of California
- A resident of Stanislaus County
- Not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony
- At least 18 years of age on the date of the election
- Not declared to be mentally incompetent by a court
How and Where To Register
To register to vote, a person needs to complete and sign a Voter Registration Form and mail it to the Elections Office of the County Clerk-recorder / Registrar of Voters. These forms are pre-addressed and postage paid.
Voter registration forms are also available at the Elections Division, 1021 I Streete, Suite 101, Modesto (corner of 11th and I Streets). Forms are also available at the
- Post Office
- Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- City Clerks Offices
- Public Libraries
- Chambers of Commerce
- High Schools
You may also register to vote at one of a number of tables set-up outside of stores, etc or call (209) 525-5200 to have one mailed to you.
When To Register
You must be registered at least 15 days prior to an election in order to vote in that election. Once you are registered, you will remain on the rolls and be eligible to vote until you move out of the county or become ineligible. Failure to vote does not make you ineligible.
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