1. If I register to vote with the DMV, should I follow up on the status of my registration?

Yes. If you register to vote, or submit a change of information or address with the DMV, please follow up with the Elections Office to be sure that your information has been received from the DMV. If you do so, you can avoid the possibility of your registration not being received by the Elections Office. You can contact the Elections Office by phone at (209) 966-2007.

2. If I move, get a new address or make changes to my post office box, do I need to re-register to vote?

If you move or there are changes to your residential address, you must re-register to vote. You can obtain a new voter registration card at the Elections Office, located at 4982 10^th Street in Mariposa. Additionally, you may call (209) 966-2007, to request that a new voter registration card be mailed to you.

If there is a change in your mailing address only you may notify the Elections Office by phone (209-966-2007) or by e-mail (cprogner@mariposacounty.org) of your changes.

If you do not notify the Elections Office of changes in your information, it may disrupt your voting communication.

3. How do I change my political affiliation?

In order to make changes to your political affiliation, you must re-register to vote. You can do so at the Elections Office, located at 4982 10^th Street in Mariposa. You may also request that a voter registration card be mailed to you by calling (209) 966-2007 or emailing cprogner@mariposacounty.org.

4. If I re-register to vote, does it change my permanent absentee status?

No. If you would like to change your permanent absentee status, you must notify the Elections Office in writing. Your request should include your name and address and should also contain your signature. It can be dropped off at the Elections Office at 498210^th street, or mailed to P.O. Box 247, Mariposa, CA 95338.

5. If I am a permanent absentee voter, should I return the absentee ballot request from the back of my sample ballot?

No. You should only return the absentee ballot request found on the back of your sample ballot if you are not currently an absentee voter and would like to request an absentee ballot. The request found on the back of the sample ballot is part of the standard format of the sample ballot and is sent to all voters. There is no need to return it unless you do not already receive absentee ballots. If you have any questions regarding your permanent absentee voting status, please contact the Elections Office at (209) 966-2007.