Elections Press Releases

Overview March 28, 2019

Elections Press Releases

New Site Press Release November 29, 2021

Registration & Elections Division to Complete Hand Recount of Measure A Ballots

New Site Press Release November 19, 2021

Election Results Certified for the November 2, 2021 Special Election
(Menlo Park City School District and Town of Woodside)

New Site Press Release October 28, 2021

Random Drawing for the Post-Election Audit for the November 2, 2021 Special Election to Occur November 5, 2021
The Public is Encouraged to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release October 27, 2021

Election Results Available Online as Ballots are Counted on Election Night
Interactive Results Portal Provides User-Friendly Formats

New Site Press Release October 19, 2021

October 26 Deadline to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot
Deadline Ensures Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release October 14, 2021

September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall California Gubernatorial Recall Election Results Certified
66.29% Voter Turnout – Higher Turnout than 2003 Recall Election

New Site Press Release October 13, 2021

Voter Registration Deadline for the November 2, 2021 Special Election

New Site Press Release September 27, 2021

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 2, 2021 Special Election

New Site Press Release September 24, 2021

Voting Period Begins Monday, October 4 for November 2, 2021 Special Election
October 1 Mailing to Include Official Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet

New Site Press Release September 21, 2021

Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment to Begin for the November 2, 2021 Special Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release September 16, 2021

Multiple Voting Options for Military and Overseas Citizens for the November 2, 2021 Special Election

New Site Press Release September 10, 2021

Random Drawing for the Post-Election Audit for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election to Occur September 17, 2021
Public is Encouraged to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release September 10, 2021

Election Results Available Online as Ballots are Counted on Election Night
Interactive Results Portal Provides User-Friendly Formats

New Site Press Release September 3, 2021

Twelve (12) Additional Vote Centers Open on September 11 for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Twenty (20) Vote Centers in Total

New Site Press Release September 2, 2021

September 7 Deadline to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot
Deadline Ensures Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release August 27, 2021

Five (5) Additional Vote Centers to Open Saturday, September 4, for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

New Site Press Release August 26, 2021

Registration Deadline for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

New Site Press Release August 25, 2021

San Mateo County Offers Additional Accessible Voting Options to County Residents
Improved Access to Voting and Election Information through Remote Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot, Accessible Vote at Home Service, Accessible Sample Ballot and Curbside Voting

New Site Press Release August 17, 2021

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

New Site Press Release August 12, 2021

Voting Period Begins Monday, August 16 for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Three Vote Centers to Open, and Ballots Mailed to Voters

New Site Press Release August 11, 2021

Election Worker Recruitment Begins for Upcoming Recall Election
Variety of Positions Available Now

New Site Press Release July 29, 2021

Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment to Begin for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release July 27, 2021

Multiple Voting Options for Military and Overseas Citizens for the September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election

New Site Press Release July 21, 2021

Information Headed to Voters as September 14, 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Election Approaches

New Site Press Release June 3, 2021

Election Results Certified
for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release May 3, 2021

May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election Results Available Online on Election Night

New Site Press Release April 30, 2021

Random Drawing for the Post-Election Audit for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election to Occur May 7, 2021
The Public is Encouraged to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release April 26, 2021

Deadline to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot is April 27, 2021
Deadline Ensures Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release April 16, 2021

Registration Deadline for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release April 9, 2021

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release April 2, 2021

Voting Period Begins Monday, April 5 for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election
Mailing to Include Official Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet

New Site Press Release March 18, 2021

Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment to Begin for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release March 5, 2021

San Mateo County Elections Program Receives National Innovation Award
Mailed and Digital Sticker Program Recognized by U.S. Election Assistance Commission

New Site Press Release March 5, 2021

Multiple Voting Options for Military and Overseas Citizens for the May 4, 2021 Portola Valley School District Special Mail Ballot Election
Act Now to Avoid International Mail Delivery Delays due to COVID-19

New Site Press Release February 8, 2021

10-Day Public Review Periods for the May 4, 2021 Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release December 3, 2020

November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election Results Certified
85.89% Voter Turnout - Highest Since1968

New Site Press Release November 2, 2020

Election Results Available Online as Ballots are Counted on Election Night
Interactive Results Portal Provides User-Friendly Formats

New Site Press Release November 1, 2020

Random Drawing for the Post-Election Audit for the November 2020 Presidential General Election to Occur November 6, 2020
Public is Encouraged to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release October 28, 2020

San Mateo County Event Center to be “Super Vote Center” for the Presidential General Election
4 Vote Centers Open Now, 45 Vote Centers Open Saturday, 49 locations November 3

New Site Press Release October 23, 2020

The Deadline to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot is October 27
Deadline Ensures Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release October 14, 2020

Registration Deadline for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election

New Site Press Release October 14, 2020

Filing Period for Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, October 20, for the November 3 Presidential General Election

New Site Press Release October 9, 2020

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Public Invited to Observe Voting Systems in Action

New Site Press Release October 5, 2020

San Mateo County Offers Additional Accessible Voting Options to County Residents
Remote Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot, Accessible Vote at Home Service and Accessible Sample Ballot Improve Access to Voting and Election Information

New Site Press Release October 1, 2020

Voting Period Begins Monday, October 5 for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Three Vote Centers to Open Throughout the County and Vote by Mail Ballots are Mailed to Voters

New Site Press Release September 22, 2020

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election

New Site Press Release September 17, 2020

Logic and Accuracy Testing of Voting Equipment to Begin for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release September 4, 2020

Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates
Filing Period Opens September 7 and Ends October 20 at 5 p.m.

New Site Press Release September 2, 2020

Multiple Voting Options for Military and Overseas Citizens for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Act Now to Avoid International Mail Delivery Delays due to COVID-19

New Site Press Release August 10, 2020

Randomized Alphabet Drawings Scheduled for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election

New Site Press Release August 3, 2020

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, August 7 for the Presidential General Election
Extended Filing Period Closes August 12

New Site Press Release August 3, 2020

10-Day Public Review Periods for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election

New Site Press Release July 29, 2020

Election Worker Recruitment Begins for Upcoming General Election
Many Long-term and Short-term Positions Available

New Site Press Release July 10, 2020

Election Results Certified
Results Certified for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area No. 1 Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release July 7, 2020

Candidate Filing Period Opens on July 13 for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Filing Period is Open July 13 through August 7

New Site Press Release June 29, 2020

Virtual Seminars for San Mateo County Candidates for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Interested Candidates Are Encouraged To RSVP

New Site Press Release June 22, 2020

June 23, 2020 County Service Area No. 1 Special Mail Ballot Election Results Available Online on Election Night

New Site Press Release June 19, 2020

San Mateo County Adopts New Post-Election Audit Procedure Approved by the Secretary of State
The Public is Encouraged to Attend and Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release June 11, 2020

Deadline to Request a Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot is June 16, 2020
Deadline Ensures Enough Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release June 3, 2020

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area #1 Special Mail Ballot Election
Public Invited to Observe New Voting System in Action

New Site Press Release June 1, 2020

Registration Deadline for the June 23, 2020 Special Mail Ballot Election Is Monday, June 8, 2020

New Site Press Release May 20, 2020

Voting Period Begins Tuesday, May 26, for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area #1 Special Mail Ballot Election
Mailing to Include Official Ballot and Voter Information Pamphlet

New Site Press Release May 13, 2020

Logic and Accuracy Testing for Voting Equipment to Begin Monday, May 18 for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area No. 1 Special Mail Ballot Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release April 24, 2020

San Mateo County Expands Ballot Tracking Service In Partnership with State
New Features Allow Direct Communication with Voters

New Site Press Release April 15, 2020

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting Begins April 24, 2020 for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area No. 1 Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release April 1, 2020

March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Results Certified

New Site Press Release March 27, 2020

10-Day Public Review Periods for the June 23, 2020 County Service Area No. 1 Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release March 25, 2020

March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Results To Be Certified As Planned
COVID-19 Precautions Will Not Disrupt Election Operations

New Site Press Release March 2, 2020

Disinformation Undermines the Integrity of Elections

New Site Press Release February 28, 2020

Random Drawing for the Post-Election Audit for the March 2020 Presidential Primary to Occur March 6, 2020
Public is Encouraged to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release February 28, 2020

Daly City Vote Centers Unaffected by System Outage

New Site Press Release February 26, 2020

Thirty-Three Additional Vote Centers Will Open on Saturday, February 29, for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release February 24, 2020

Deadline to Request Replacement Vote by Mail Ballot is February 25, 2020 Deadline Ensures Enough Time for Postal Delivery

New Site Press Release February 21, 2020

Six Additional Vote Centers to Open Saturday, February 22, for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release February 14, 2020

Public Welcome to Observe Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election
Public Invited to Observe New Voting Systems in Action

New Site Press Release February 14, 2020

Registration Options for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Available at Vote Centers After February 18 Deadline
Voters May Register, Update Party Affiliation Through Election Day

New Site Press Release February 13, 2020

Filing Period for Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, February 18 for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release February 10, 2020

No Party Preference Voting Options Specific to Presidential Primary Elections

New Site Press Release February 7, 2020

Community Groups Selected for Voter Outreach Grants

New Site Press Release February 7, 2020

San Mateo County Offers Accessible Voting Options to County Residents
Accessible Vote by Mail Ballot, Mobile Vote Center and Accessible Sample Ballot Improve Access to Voting and Election Materials

New Site Press Release January 27, 2020

Voting Period Begins Monday, February 3 for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election
Three Vote Centers Open and Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed

New Site Press Release January 17, 2020

Logic and Accuracy Testing for New Voting Equipment to Begin Thursday, January 23 for the March 3, 2020 Election Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release January 16, 2020

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release January 8, 2020

Vote Center Representatives Needed for March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election Spanish and Chinese Speakers Encouraged to Apply

New Site Press Release January 7, 2020

Election Administration Plan for Implementation of California Voter’s Choice Act Submitted to Secretary of State

New Site Press Release January 3, 2020

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting Begins January 3, 2020 for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release December 31, 2019

March Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

New Site Press Release December 11, 2019

Randomized Alphabet Drawings Scheduled for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release December 6, 2019

10-Day Public Review Periods for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release December 5, 2019

Results Certified for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Official Results Available Online

New Site Press Release December 3, 2019

San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division Invites Feedback on 2020 – 2024 Election Administration Plan at Public Hearing
Tuesday December 10, 2019 Meeting in the Board of Supervisors Chambers

New Site Press Release November 27, 2019

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, December 6 for the Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release November 8, 2019

Candidate Filing Period Opens on November 11 for the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election
Elections Division Open on Veteran’s Day for First Day of Candidate Filing

New Site Press Release October 31, 2019

Random Drawing for the One Percent Manual Tally for the Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election to Begin November 7, 2019
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release October 29, 2019

November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election Results Available Online as Ballots are Counted on Election Night
New Interactive Results Portal Provides User-Friendly Formats

New Site Press Release October 25, 2019

Fourteen Additional Vote Centers Will Open on Saturday, November 2, 2019 for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release October 24, 2019

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Public Invited to Observe New Voting Systems in Action!

New Site Press Release October 21, 2019

Two Additional Vote Centers Will Open on Saturday, October 26, 2019 for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release October 16, 2019

Conditional Voter Registration Commences on October 22, 2019

New Site Press Release October 11, 2019

October 21 Final Day to Register to Vote in November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Voters who miss the deadline may register and vote at a Vote Center

New Site Press Release October 7, 2019

Signatures In-Lieu of Filing Fee Period Closes November 6 for Presidential Primary Election

New Site Press Release September 30, 2019

Official Ballot Mailing Begins October 7 for the November 5, 2019 Election
Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed and Two Vote Centers to open

New Site Press Release September 25, 2019

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release September 24, 2019

Logic and Accuracy Testing for New Voting Equipment to Begin Thursday, September 26 for November 5, 2019 Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release September 10, 2019

Public Demonstration of New Voting System

New Site Press Release September 9, 2019

November Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

New Site Press Release August 30, 2019

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting Begins September 6, 2019 for Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release August 12, 2019

Randomized Alphabet Drawings Scheduled for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election Ballot

New Site Press Release August 2, 2019

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, August 9 for the Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release August 2, 2019

10-Day Public Review Periods for November 5, 2019
Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

New Site Press Release July 9, 2019

San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division Purchases New Voting System

New Site Press Release July 8, 2019

Candidate Filing Period Opens on July 15 for the November 5, 2019 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Filing Period is Open from July 15 through August 9

New Site Press Release July 2, 2019

“How-to” Seminars for Potential Candidates

New Site Press Release May 21, 2019

Results Certified for the May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election
Official Results Available Online

New Site Press Release May 10, 2019

One Percent Manual Tally for the La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election to Begin May 15
The Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release April 19, 2019

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election
Process Beginning Tuesday, April 23

New Site Press Release April 19, 2019

April 22 Final Day to Register to Vote in the May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election
Voters who miss the deadline may register and vote at the Registration & Elections Division

New Site Press Release March 15, 2019

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Wednesday, March 20 for the May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release March 1, 2019

Military and Overseas Voting Period Begins for the May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release February 13, 2019

10-Day Public Review Periods for May 7, 2019 La Honda Road Territory Transfer Special Mail Ballot Election

New Site Press Release December 6, 2018

Highest Turnout Since 1982 and Record High for Voter Registration
Results Certified for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release November 21, 2018

One Percent Manual Tally for November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election to Begin on November 28
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release November 5, 2018

San Mateo County Elections Division Welcomes Department of Justice

New Site Press Release November 2, 2018

Over Two Hundred High School Students to Serve as County Vote Center Representatives in November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release November 1, 2018

Thirty-nine Vote Centers Open for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election from November 3 through Election Day

New Site Press Release October 31, 2018

“Pop-up Voting Service” to Offer In-Person Voting in Remote Areas

New Site Press Release October 30, 2018

November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election Results Available Online as Ballots are Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results are posted

New Site Press Release October 25, 2018

Five Additional Vote Centers Open for Statewide General Election on Saturday, October 27, 2018

New Site Press Release October 23, 2018

Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is Tuesday, October 30

New Site Press Release October 22, 2018

Filing Period for Local Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, October 23 for the Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release October 19, 2018

October 22 Final Day to Register to Vote in November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election
Voters who miss the deadline may register and vote at a Vote Center

New Site Press Release October 16, 2018

November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election San Mateo County Official Ballots Mailed to Voters

New Site Press Release October 4, 2018

Official Ballot Mailing Begins October 9 for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election
Vote by Mail Ballots Begin Mailing and Four Vote Centers to Open

New Site Press Release September 27, 2018

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release September 24, 2018

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Thursday, September 27 for November 6, 2018 Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release September 11, 2018

Amended Election Administration Plan for November Election Released
Thirty Day Public Review Period for Amended Plan Begins Today

New Site Press Release September 5, 2018

November Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

New Site Press Release August 30, 2018

Military and Overseas Voting Period Begins September 7 for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release August 14, 2018

Randomized Alphabet Drawings Scheduled for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election Ballot

New Site Press Release August 2, 2018

10-Day Public Review Periods for November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release July 31, 2018

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, August 10 for the Statewide General Election

New Site Press Release July 10, 2018

Candidate Filing Period Opens on July 16 for the November 6, 2018 Statewide General Election
Filing Period is Open from July 16 through August 10

New Site Press Release July 6, 2018

“How-to” Seminars for Potential Candidates

New Site Press Release July 3, 2018

Results Certified for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Official Results Available Online

New Site Press Release June 15, 2018

One Percent Manual Tally for Statewide Direct Primary Election to Begin June 22 Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

New Site Press Release June 6, 2018

Statewide Direct Primary Election Results Updated Online as Ballots are Counted

New Site Press Release June 1, 2018

Thirty-nine Vote Centers Open for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election from June 2 through Election Day

New Site Press Release May 31, 2018

“Roving Voting Service” to Offer In-Person Voting in Remote Areas

New Site Press Release May 30, 2018

Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail was Tuesday, May 29, 2018

New Site Press Release May 21, 2018

Five Additional Vote Centers Open for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election on Memorial Day Weekend

New Site Press Release May 18, 2018

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening and Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election Process Begins Monday, May 21

New Site Press Release May 17, 2018

May 21 Final Day to Register to Vote in June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Voters who miss the deadline may vote a Conditional Voter Registration Provisional Ballot

New Site Press Release May 4, 2018

Official Ballot Mailing Begins May 7 for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed and Four Vote Centers to Open

New Site Press Release April 25, 2018

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

New Site Press Release April 20, 2018

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Tuesday, April 24 for June 5, 2018 Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

New Site Press Release April 18, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY
Secretary of State Padilla, Senator Weiner, Assemblymember Ting, San Mateo Chief Elections Officer Mark Church to Host Public Event on Voter’s Choice Act and Changes Coming to San Mateo County Elections

New Site Press Release April 2, 2018

June Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

New Site Press Release April 2, 2018

Military and Overseas Voting Period Begins for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

New Site Press Release March 16, 2018

Election Administration Plan for Implementation of California Voter’s Choice Act Submitted to Secretary of State

New Site Press Release March 9, 2018

Randomized Alphabet Drawings Scheduled for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election Ballot

New Site Press Release March 7, 2018

10-Day Public Review Periods for June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

New Site Press Release March 2, 2018

Amended Draft Election Administration Plan for Implementation of California Voter’s Choice Act Released
Updated Plan Reflects Community Feedback

New Site Press Release February 27, 2018

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, March 9 for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

New Site Press Release February 20, 2018

San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Elections Department Launches New, Integrated Website: www.smcacre.org

Archive Press Release February 7, 2018

Candidate Filing Period Opens on February 12 for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
Filing Period is Open from February 12 through March 9

Archive Press Release January 3, 2018

“How-to” Seminars for Potential Candidates

Archive Press Release January 3, 2018

California Voter’s Choice Act San Mateo County Draft Election Administration Plan
Public Hearing - January 18, 2018

Archive Press Release December 13, 2017

Signatures In Lieu of Filing Fee Period Opens on December 14 for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
New Law Changes Filing Period and Increases Signatures’ Value

Archive Press Release December 4, 2017

Results Certified for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Official Results Available Online

Archive Press Release November 13, 2017

One Percent Manual Tally for Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election to Begin November 20
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

Archive Press Release November 1, 2017

Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election Results Available Online as Ballots Are Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results are posted

Archive Press Release October 27, 2017

Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is October 31, 2017
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery

Archive Press Release October 27, 2017

Over 80 High School Students to Serve as County Poll Workers in November Election
Students can still apply to get firsthand experience at the polls

Archive Press Release October 25, 2017

San Mateo County Unveils Accessible Vote by Mail System

Archive Press Release October 23, 2017

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Process Begins Thursday, October 26

Archive Press Release October 19, 2017

Filing Period for Write-In Candidates Closes Tuesday, October 24 for the General Election

Archive Press Release October 17, 2017

October 23 Final Day to Register to Vote in November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Voters who miss the deadline may vote a Conditional Voter Registration provisional ballot

Archive Press Release October 6, 2017

Voting Period Begins Tuesday, October 10 For the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Three Voting Centers will be open and Vote by Mail ballots will be mailed

Archive Press Release September 22, 2017

Watch for Your Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet for November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

Archive Press Release September 21, 2017

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, September 25 for November 7, 2017 Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

Archive Press Release September 15, 2017

800 Poll Workers Needed for November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election
Spanish and Chinese Speakers Encouraged to Apply

Archive Press Release September 13, 2017

Board of Supervisors Approve New Election Model for San Mateo County

Archive Press Release September 7, 2017

November Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

Archive Press Release September 5, 2017

Military and Overseas Voting Period Begins for the November Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

Archive Press Release August 15, 2017

Randomized Alphabet Drawing Scheduled for Contests on the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election Ballot

Archive Press Release August 7, 2017

10-Day Public Review Periods for November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

Archive Press Release August 2, 2017

Candidate Filing Period Closes Friday, August 11 for the Consolidated Municipal, School & Special District Election

Archive Press Release July 11, 2017

Candidate Filing Period Opens on July 17 for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School & Special District Election
Filing Period is Open from July 17 through August 11

Archive Press Release July 7, 2017

“How-to” Seminars for Potential Candidates

Archive Press Release June 12, 2017

One Percent Manual Tally for the Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election to Begin June 19
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

Archive Press Release May 31, 2017

Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election Results Are Available Online as Ballots Are Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results are posted

Archive Press Release May 23, 2017

Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election: Deadline to Request Replacement Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is May 30, 2017
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery