Election Press Releases Years 2014 - 2016
Monday, May 23 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the June 7, 2016 Election
One Percent Manual Tally for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School, and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election to Begin November 16
The Public is Welcome to Observe, Process Audits and Validate the Vote Count
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
San Mateo County’s All-Mailed Ballot Election
23,214 Vote-by-Mail Ballots remaining to be counted as of November 4, 2015
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
(Redwood City, CA) The San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division continues to process ballots received for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election.
San Mateo County’s Election Night Reporting
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Public Welcome to Observe the Opening and Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 3, 2015 Election
Process Begins Tuesday, October 20
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) On Tuesday, October 20, authorized staff of the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division will begin opening and processing returned Vote by Mail ballots for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election.
Monday, October 19 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 3, 2015 Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Mark Church, announced that October 19 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election.
November Election Filing Period Deadline for Write-In Candidates
Process for write-in candidates for the November 3, 2015, Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The filing period for write-in candidates for every elective office appearing on the ballot for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election began on September 7 and ends at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20.
Press Conference Tomorrow – San Mateo County Kicking off Historic All-Mailed Ballot November Election
First in State to Hold Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election by Mail
Who:
Mark Church, San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer
Kevin Mullin, California State Assemblyman and Speaker pro Tempore
Jerry Hill, California State Senator
Rich Gordon, California State Assemblyman
Dave Pine, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors
Kathee Tyson, President, League of Women Voters, North and Central San Mateo County
When:
Thursday, 11 AM, October 8, 2015
Where:
555 County Center, Rotunda, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063-1665
Voting Period Begins October 5 for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election
Two Voting Centers will be open and Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Mark Church, San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced today that the early voting period for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election will begin Monday, October 5 and continue through November 2, 2015.
Mailing of Sample Ballot and Official Voter Information Pamphlets for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election Begins September 24
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) On September 24, San Mateo County will begin mailing the Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet to registered voters for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election.
Voting Equipment’s Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, September 21 for November 3, 2015 All-Mailed Ballot Election
Public invited to observe critical process
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
November Election Filing Period for Write-In Candidates
Process to begin for those seeking offices for the November 3 ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens September 4th for the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District All-Mailed Ballot Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Randomized Alphabet Drawing Scheduled for Contests on the November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election Ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
10-Day Public Review Periods for November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate Filing Closes Friday, August 7 for the Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
San Mateo County Plans to Move Ahead on All-Mail November Election
First in State to Hold Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election by Mail
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: Kevin Mullin, Assembly Speaker pro Tempore
Voting Equipment’s Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, July 13 for August 25, 2015 Election
Public invited to observe critical process
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate and Voter Data Seminars Planned
San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division Offers Seminars for Interested Candidates and Campaigns
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The Registration & Elections Division will hold two candidate seminars and a voter data seminar for potential candidates running for office or considering a run for office in the upcoming November 3, 2015 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election.
Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens June 26 for the August 25 Special Mail Ballot Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The Registration & Elections Division will begin processing ballot applications for military and overseas voters participating in the Merimont Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election on June 26 and will continue through August 25, according to Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Deadline to File Primary Arguments in favor or against the Merimont Territory Transfer Measure is June 5
10-Day Public Review to Follow
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Chief Elections Officer Mark Church announced that the County Superintendent of Schools submitted a resolution to conduct a special mail ballot election on August 25, 2015. The district is asking its voters to determine possible school district boundary changes within the Merimont Territory.
Results Certified for the May 5, 2015 San Carlos School District Parcel Tax Special All-Mail Ballot Election
Official Results Available Online
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Today, the May 5, 2015 San Carlos School District Parcel Tax Special All-Mail Ballot Election results were certified by Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
One Percent Manual Tally for the May 5, 2015 Election to Begin May 12
The Public is Welcome to Observe, Process Audits and Validate the Vote Count
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manage
Public Welcome to Observe the Opening and Processing Of Vote by Mail Ballots for the May 5, 2015 Election Process Begins Tuesday, April 21
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) On Tuesday, April 21, authorized staff of the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division will begin opening and processing returned Vote by Mail ballots for the May 5, 2015 San Carlos School District Special All Mail Ballot Election.
Monday, April 20 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the May 5, 2015 Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Mark Church, announced that April 20 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 5, 2015 San Carlos School District Special All Mail Ballot Election. A mailed registration card postmarked on or before April 20, 2015 will satisfy the deadline.
Voting Period Begins April 6 for the May 5, 2015 Election
One Voting Center will be open and Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) “The early voting period for the May 5, 2015 San Carlos School District Special All Mail Ballot Election begins Monday, April 6 and continues through May 4, 2015,” announced Mark Church, San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Voting Equipment’s Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, March 23 for May 5, 2015 Election
Public invited to observe critical process
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens March 6 for the May 5 Special All Mail Ballot Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The Registration & Elections Division will begin processing ballot applications for military and overseas voters participating in the San Carlos School District Parcel Tax Special All Mail Ballot Election on March 6 and will continue through May 5, according to Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Deadline to File Primary Arguments in favor or against the San Carlos School District Parcel Tax Measure is February 13
10-Day Public Review to Follow
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Chief Elections Officer Mark Church announced that San Carlos School District submitted a resolution to conduct a special all mail ballot election on May 5, 2015. The district is asking its voters whether or not they are in favor of renewing an existing parcel tax.
One Percent Manual Tally for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election to Begin November 19
The Public is Welcome to Observe, Process Audits and Validate the Vote Count
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
San Mateo County’s Election Night Reporting
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is Tuesday, October 28
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Voters who wish to receive their Vote by Mail ballot through the mail for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election must ensure that the request is received by the Registration & Elections Division no later than Tuesday, October 28. This legal deadline is to allow for sufficient time for postal delivery to and from the voter.
Public Welcome to Observe the Opening and Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election Process Begins Friday, October 24
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Mark Church, announced that Friday, October 24 is the first day elections staff are authorized to open and process returned Vote by Mail ballots for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election.
Monday, October 20 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Filing Period for Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, October 21 for the Statewide General Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Voting Period Begins October 6 for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Two Voting Centers will be open and Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Election Officer Training Begins October 6
1400 Election Officers will serve in the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Training for the 1400 Election Officers who will manage 350 precincts for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election will begin on October 6, announced Mark Church, San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer and Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Mailing of Sample Ballot and Official Voter Information Pamphlets for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election Begins September 30
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) On September 30, San Mateo County will begin mailing a Sample Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet to registered voters. Voters participating in the Go Green! program will receive their Sample Ballot and Official Voter Information Pamphlet in digital format by downloading it from www.shapethefuture.org.
Voting Equipment’s Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, September 22 for November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Public invited to observe critical process
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
November Election Filing Period for Write-In Candidates
Process to begin for those seeking offices for the November 4 ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens September 5th for the November 4th Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The ballot application period for military and overseas voters participating in the Statewide General Election opens September 5th and will remain open through November 4th, according to Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
San Mateo County voters who are:
Randomized Alphabet Drawing Scheduled for Contests on the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election Ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
10-Day Public Review Periods for November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate Filing Closes Friday, August 8 for the Statewide General Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate Filing Period Opens on July 14 for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election
Filing period is open from July 14 through August 8
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, Mark Church, announced the opening of the Candidate Filing period for the November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election.
Candidate and Voter Data Seminars Planned
San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division Offers Seminars for Interested Candidates and Campaigns
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The Registration & Elections Division will hold two candidate seminars and a voter data seminar for potential candidates running for office or considering a run for office in the upcoming November 4, 2014 Statewide General Election.
Results Certified for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Official Results Available Online
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Mark Church, the Chief Elections Officer for the County of San Mateo, officially certified the election results today for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election.
One Percent Manual Tally for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election to Begin June 16
The Public is Welcome to Observe, Process Audits and Validate the Vote Count
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
San Mateo County’s Election Night Reporting Options: Convenient, Easy, and Live-Action
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is Tuesday, May 27
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Voters who wish to receive their Vote by Mail ballot through the mail for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election must ensure that the request is received by the Registration & Elections Division no later than Tuesday, May 27. This legal deadline is to allow for sufficient time for postal delivery to and from the voter.
Public Welcome to Observe the Opening and Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election Process Begins Friday, May 23
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) On Friday, May 23, authorized staff of the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division will begin opening and processing returned Vote by Mail ballots for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The public is invited to observe.
Monday, May 19 is the Last Day to Register to Vote in the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Election Day for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election is less than three weeks away, and May 19 is the last day for eligible voters to file a new or updated voter registration card in order to vote in this election.
Filing Period for Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, May 20 for the Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Those interested in running as a write-in candidate in the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election have until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20 to file all necessary paperwork with the San Mateo County Registration and Elections Division at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo.
Election Officer Training Begins May 5
1400 Election Officers will serve in the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Training for the 1400 Election Officers who will manage 350 precincts for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election will begin on May 5, announced Mark Church, San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer and Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
Voting Period Begins May 5 for the June 3 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Two Voting Centers will be open and Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) Mark Church, San Mateo County’s Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced that Monday, May 5 is the first day of the early voting period for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The early voting period is from May 5 through June 2, 2014.
Mailing of Sample Ballot and Official Voter Information Pamphlets for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election Begins April 24
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The first of the 36 styles of the Sample Ballot and Official Voter Information Pamphlet will be mailed today to the 357,214 registered San Mateo County voters who prefer to continue receiving their pamphlets in paper form.
Voting Equipment’s Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, April 21 for June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Public invited to observe critical process
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens April 4th for the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The ballot application period opens April 4th and will remain open through June 3rd for military and overseas voters participating in the Statewide Direct Primary Election, according to Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.
San Mateo County voters who are:
June Election Filing Period for Write-In Candidates
Process to begin for those seeking offices for the June 3rd ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Randomized Alphabet Drawing Scheduled for Contests on the June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election Ballot
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
10-Day Public Review Periods for June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate Filing Closes Friday, March 7 for the Statewide Direct Primary Election
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
Candidate and Voter Data Seminars Planned
San MateoCounty Registration & Elections Division Offers Seminars for Interested Candidates and Campaigns
Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Alternate: David Tom, Elections Division Manager
(Redwood City, CA) The Registration & Elections Division will hold two candidate seminars and a voter data seminar for potential candidates running for office or considering a run for office in the upcoming June 3, 2014 Statewide Direct Primary Election.