CA gubernatorial candidates rally in Bay Area as vote-by-mail ballots arrive ahead of June primary

""Approximately 95% to 96% of ballots cast in San Mateo County are vote-by-mail. But that varies from election to election," said Jim Irizarry, assistant chief elections officer in San Mateo County."

""It makes it really convenient and makes sure people can participate in our democracy," said Alison Goh with League of Women Voters, SF."

""(Look at) WhereIsMyBallot.com.sos.ca.gov. It allows you to see where it is in the process--whether it's been accepted, opened, scanned, and finally, whether your vote has been counted," Goh said."

""We know it can be better, because it was better before the Democrats took over, and it's going to be better again starting next year in January," Hilton said."

Candidates for California governor are campaigning in the Bay Area as mail-in ballots are sent to registered voters. In San Mateo County, 95% to 96% of ballots are vote-by-mail. Voters can register to vote-by-mail until May 18 and in-person until June 2. Tracking ballots is possible through WhereIsMyBallot.com. Republican candidate Steve Hilton emphasized the need for change, stating that California can improve after Democratic leadership.

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