LAKE COUNTY – Voting by mail for California's Feb. 5 "Super Tuesday" primary election has begun.

The last day to register to vote is Tuesday, Jan. 22, 15 days before the Feb. 5 election, and the last day to request a vote by mail ballot is Jan. 29.

Voter registration forms are available at all post offices, county library branches, and other county, state and federal government offices, Department of Motor Vehicles, Social Security office, EDD and Adult Services.

Forms must be mailed right away in order to get to the County Registrar's office in time.

People may also go directly to the Registrar of Voters office on the second floor of the Lake County Courthouse and register there.

Anyone who has moved to a new physical address, changed their name or wishes to change party affiliation, must re-register.

Signing up to vote by mail is strongly encouraged, for ease and convenience.

If you are unsure of your registration status contact the Lake County Registrar of Voters Office, 255 N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA 95453, telephone 707-263-2372.

For more information, see www.calvoter.org/voter/elections/2008/primary/index.html.

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