Four Days Left to Register

Monday is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5 election.

* Who may register

You must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on or before election day and a California resident for 29 days before the election. If you move within 28 days of the election, you may vote by returning to your former precinct. If you are in prison or on parole for a felony conviction, you are ineligible to vote.

* Reasons to register or re-register

If you have never registered to vote.

If you have moved since the last election.

If you have changed your name.

If you want to change your party affiliation.

* How and where to register

Voter registration forms are available at county offices, city halls, fire stations, police offices and libraries and the state Department of Motor Vehicles. Voters can also call the Ventura County Elections Division office at 654-2781. The elections office is at 800 S. Victoria Ave. in the lower plaza of the Hall of Administration. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

* Absentee ballots

Applications for absentee ballots are on the back page of your sample ballot. They may also be obtained in person or by sending a written request to the Elections Division, County Government Center, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Ventura, 93009. Applications by mail must be received by Oct. 29.

Voters can obtain an absentee ballot in person at the elections office up to election day, Nov. 5, with the option of immediately casting their ballot in the office.

Source: Ventura County elections office