09/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/18/2024 13:38
Department of Elections
City and County of San Francisco
John Arntz, Director
For Immediate Release
SAN FRANCISCO, Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - This week, the Department of Elections will begin mailing ballots for the November 5 election to San Francisco voters serving in the military or living abroad.
Nearly 11,000 military and overseas voters will receive their ballot packets via email, fax, or postal mail, depending on their preferred delivery method. Each ballot packet will include detailed voting instructions, including information on ballot return options, deadlines, and how to track the status of the returned ballot.
"We are dedicated to making the voting process as seamless as possible for military personnel and overseas residents," said Director John Arntz. "We recognize the unique circumstances of these voters and are here to support them every step of the way. With multiple delivery options, clear instructions for returning ballots, and assistance available via email and phone, we ensure that these voters can easily cast their ballots for the November 5 election."
To qualify as a military or overseas voter in California, an individual must be:
For detailed information on how to apply as a military or overseas voter, and to learn about the various methods for requesting, receiving, and returning ballots, visit the Department of Elections website at sfelections.gov/MILOS.
For additional information about the Department's services or for assistance, please visit sfelections.gov or contact the Department of Elections at (415) 554-4375.
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San Francisco Department of Elections
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 48
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 554-4375