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How do I register to vote?
Registering to vote is easy. Simply complete and submit a voter registration affidavit 15 days prior to the election in which you want to vote. There are three ways to complete and submit a voter registration affidavit:
1. Visit the Secretary of State website at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration and follow the step-by-step instructions provided.
2. Visit the Office of Elections at 2426 6th Street, in Eureka and complete a hard-copy voter registration affidavit in person.
3. Call the Office of Elections at 707-445-7481 and request a voter registration affidavit be mailed to you for completion and return to our office.

For additional information, view the Voter Registration webpage.

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1. Where is the Office of Elections located?
2. How do I register to vote?
3. How can I vote using a vote-by-mail ballot?
4. What does the Secretary of State do?
5. How does a recall work?
6. Why am I in a mail-ballot precinct?
7. Why does my polling place move?