Last Chance to Register to Vote in Primary Election

With all the campaign commercials, stump speeches and baby kissing, it might be difficult to actually remember to register to vote in California's upcoming June 5 primary election.

That's why Cupertino Patch is here to remind you that the deadline for voters looking to cast their ballots in the election season's first round is Monday, May 21.

To register to vote in Santa Clara County, voters can pick up a registration form from the Cupertino City Clerk's office, located inside , between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.

Registrants can also call the Santa Clara Registrar of Voters at 1-866-VOTE.

For those who wish to vote by mail, the deadline to submit a request for a vote by mail ballot is Tuesday, May 29 at 5 p.m. Only registered voters can request a vote by mail ballot.

The city clerk's office serves as a collection site for vote-by-mail ballots during regular business hours up until election day. Vote-by-mail ballots for all precincts within Santa Clara County can be deposited at the clerk's office before they're picked by the Registrar of Voters (ROV).

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