LAKE COUNTY – The Lake County Register of Voters Office advises new residents of Lake County, and registered voters who have moved to a new address, changed their mailing address within the county or changed their name, that they need to reregister in order to be eligible to vote in the upcoming General District Election.

The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 6 General District Election is Monday, Oct. 22.

The completed voter registration form must be either personally delivered to the Registrar of Voters Office on or before Oct. 22; or, postmarked on or before Oct. 22 and received by mail by the Registrar of Voters Office.

The Registrar of Voters Office reported that, Pursuant to Section 2101 of the California Elections Code, "A person entitled to register to vote shall be a United States citizen, a resident of California, not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election."

Residents may register to vote at the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office, Room 209, Courthouse, Lakeport or may phone the Registrar's Office at 263-2372 for information.

Registration forms are also available at most local post offices, libraries, fire stations, senior centers, Chamber of Commerce offices, grocery stores and governmental offices.

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