On Tuesday, April 8, 2008 there will be a Special Primary election in the 12th Congressional District of California to select candidates to fill the seat of Representative Tom Lantos. This Special Primary election will be followed by a Special Election (to be held concurrently with the State Primary election on June 3, 2008) to elect the Representative from the 12th Congressional District. To determine if your legal residence is in the 12th Congressional District (San Francisco County and San Mateo County), consult the U.S. House of Representatives site.
Voters who are California residents from the 12th District and have already requested a ballot for the Presidential Primary on February 5, 2008 or the State Primary on June 3, 2008 will automatically receive this ballot, and need not take any further action. The County Registrar of Voters must receive the request for an absentee ballot not later than Tuesday, April 1, 2008. If you are not registered, the County Registrar of Voters must receive the request for registration and an absentee ballot not later than Monday, March 24, 2008. Your voted ballot must be received by election day.
Remember to submit your Voter Registration/Absentee Ballot Request form to your local election official as soon as possible. If you have not received your state ballot complete the Back-up Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot and return it as soon as possible. For additional information check your state's instructions on www.fvap.gov or visit California's State Election Site.
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Last updated: 05.01.2008