Politics & Government
November 2019 Election: Deadlines, Key Dates For Novato
Candidates will vie for open seats on Novato City Council.

NOVATO, CA — Election Day is Nov. 5, and a few key dates are coming up. Candidates will vie for open seats on Novato City Council.
Key Dates:
- Sept. 26: Voter Information Guide/Sample Ballot booklets mailing starts
- Oct. 7: Mailing of vote-by-mail ballots begins and voting begins in Elections Department weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Oct. 21: Last day to mail voter registration form
- Oct. 22-Nov. 5: Register and vote in the Elections Department
- Oct. 29: Applications for a vote-by-mail ballot must be received by the Elections Department to fulfill the request by mail. After this date, voters wishing to vote by mail must get a ballot in person at the Elections Department.
- Nov. 5: Election Day
- Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Elections Department open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for registering and voting by mail
- Vote-by-mail ballot envelopes must be signed and postmarked on or before this day
- Voters can drop their vote-by-mail ballot (in its signed envelope) at the Elections Department or any polling place by 8 p.m.
More information is available on the Marin County Elections Department website.
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Check the Voter Information Portal online for information about your registration status or call 415-473-6456.
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