Elections
Elections
Message from Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Welcome to the San Mateo County
Elections website.
I am honored and privileged to serve as your Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder. I am committed to ensuring that our office continues its tradition of excellence and operates at a maximum level of efficiency and productivity.
Please use this website for easy access to the information and
services that our office provides to the citizens of San Mateo
County. I hope you find it a useful resource for election
information.
November 5, 2019
Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Election Information
Randomized Alphabet Drawing
Randomized Alphabet Drawing - State
Randomized Alphabet Drawing - Local
Candidate Information
Candidate Guide
List of Offices with Extended Filing Period
Roster of Candidates
Offices to be on the Ballot
School Districts
| San Mateo-Foster City School District | Governing Board, 2 Seats |
Municipalities
| City of Brisbane | Council, 2 Seats |
| City of Burlingame | Council, 2 Seats |
| City of San Bruno | Council, 2 Seats |
City Measures
Measure C – City of Brisbane: Liquid Storage Facilities Business License Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure B – City of Brisbane: Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure E – City of Brisbane: Cannabis Business License Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure G – City of San Bruno: Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
School District Measures
Measure I – Cabrillo Unified School District: Parcel Tax Measure
2/3 Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure H – Redwood City School District: Parcel Tax Measure
2/3 Voter Approval Required
Resolution, Measure and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument In Favor
Rebuttal to Argument Against
March 3, 2020 Election Calendar
Presidential Primary Election
March 3, 2020 Election Calendar
NOTE: The information below is as accurate as possible, but not every requirement or exception is listed. In the event of a conflict, the date set by statute controls over dates listed below. The Registration & Elections Division reserves the right to update this calendar as necessary.
| Days Prior to Election | Date | Action Taken |
|---|---|---|
| 173 118 |
Thursday, September 12, 2019 Wednesday, November 6, 2019 |
Between these dates, Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Petitions are available for all voter-nominated state and nonpartisan countywide offices. EC §§8061, 8105, 8106 |
| 158 | Friday, September 27, 2019 | By this date, the Secretary of State shall issue a notice designating the offices, except those of county officers and judges, for which candidates are to be nominated in the Direct Primary Election. EC §12103 |
| 158 88 |
Friday, September 27, 2019 Friday, December 6, 2019 |
Between these dates is the candidate filing period for County Central Committee candidates. Nomination Papers and Declarations of Candidacy are available during this time. Paperwork must be received by the Registration & Elections Division by the close of business at 5 p.m. on December 6, 2019. No candidate may withdraw his or her Declaration of Candidacy after the close of business at 5 p.m. on December 6, 2019. EC §§8020, 10510, 13107 |
| 148 | Monday, October 7, 2019 | By this date, the Governor shall issue a proclamation calling the election and shall state the time of the election and offices to be filled. EC §12000 |