Key Dates For The California Election

Probably owing to the expedited nature of the upcoming California recall vote, I've received none of the usual preelection information from my local Registrar. If you're in the same boat, here are the critical deadlines:

• September 22, 2003 is the last day to register to vote in order to participate in the October 7, 2003 election.


• September 30, 2003 is the last day to file applications for absentee voter ballots.

I also just learned you can now apply to become a permanent absentee voter; handy if, like me, you work outside your county of residence.