Elections Press Releases

Overview March 28, 2019

Elections Press Releases

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

Archive Press Release May 16, 2017

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for June 6, 2017 Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election
Process Begins Monday, May 22

Archive Press Release May 15, 2017

May 22 Final Day to Register to Vote in the June 6, 2017 Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election
Voters who miss the deadline may vote a Conditional Voter Registration provisional ballot

Archive Press Release May 1, 2017

Voting Period Begins Monday, May 8, 2017 For Town of Atherton June 6, 2017 Special Mail Ballot Election
Voting Center open and Vote by Mail ballots mailed

Archive Press Release April 19, 2017

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Wednesday, April 26 for June 6, 2017 Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

Archive Press Release April 13, 2017

San Mateo County Elections Division Launches Youth Outreach Program for High School Voter Education Weeks
Pre-Registration and Future Voter Education Programs Available

Archive Press Release April 11, 2017

One Percent Manual Tally for the Woodside Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election to Begin April 17
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

Archive Press Release April 5, 2017

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens April 7 for the June 6, 2017 Town of Atherton Special Mail Ballot Election

Archive Press Release April 3, 2017

One Percent Manual Tally for the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election to Begin April 10
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

Archive Press Release March 30, 2017

Woodside Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election Results Are Available Online as Ballots Are Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results posted

Archive Press Release March 23, 2017

San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election Results Are Available Online as Ballots Are Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results posted

Archive Press Release March 22, 2017

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for the April 4, 2017 Woodside Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election
Process Begins Thursday, March 30

Archive Press Release March 21, 2017

Woodside Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election: Deadline to Request Replacement Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is March 28, 2017
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery

Archive Press Release March 15, 2017

San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election: Deadline to Request Replacement Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is March 21, 2017
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery

Archive Press Release March 14, 2017

One Percent Manual Tally for the Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election to Begin March 20
Public is Welcome to Observe the Audit Process

Archive Press Release March 13, 2017

March 13 Final Day to Register to Vote in the March 28, 2017 San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Special Election

Archive Press Release March 8, 2017

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for March 28, 2017 San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District Special Mail Ballot Election
Process Begins Tuesday, March 14

Archive Press Release March 6, 2017

March 20 Final Day to Register to Vote in the April 4, 2017 Woodside Elementary School District Special Election

Archive Press Release March 3, 2017

Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election Results Are Available Online As Ballots Counted on Election Night
Public can receive email alerts as new results posted

Archive Press Release March 2, 2017

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Open Until Election Day for the April 4, 2017 Woodside Elementary School District Special Election

Archive Press Release February 28, 2017

60 Poll Workers Needed for March 7, 2017 Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election
Spanish and Chinese Speakers Encouraged to Apply

Archive Press Release February 27, 2017

Voting Period Begins Monday, March 6, 2017 For Woodside Elementary School District April 4, 2017 Special Election
Voting Center open and Vote by Mail ballots mailed

Archive Press Release February 24, 2017

Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election: Deadline to Request Vote by Mail Ballots through the Mail is February 28, 2017
Deadline ensures enough time for postal delivery

Archive Press Release February 23, 2017

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, February 27 for April 4, 2017 Woodside Elementary School District Special Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

Archive Press Release February 16, 2017

February 21 Final Day to Register to Vote in the March 7, 2017 Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election

Archive Press Release February 14, 2017

Public Welcome to Observe the Opening & Processing of Vote by Mail Ballots for March 7, 2017 Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election
Process Begins Tuesday, February 21

Archive Press Release February 10, 2017

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Wednesday, February 15 for March 28, 2017 San Mateo-Foster City School District Special Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

Archive Press Release January 25, 2017

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Thursday, January 26 for March 7, 2017 Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election
Public Invited to Observe Critical Process

Archive Press Release January 25, 2017

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens January 27 for the March 28, 2017 San Mateo-Foster City School District Special Election

Archive Press Release January 20, 2017

Calendar Review Period for Rebuttals Regarding San Mateo-Foster City School District Parcel Tax Opens
Review Period to Last for Ten Days

Archive Press Release January 18, 2017

Voting Period Begins Monday, February 6, 2017 for the Menlo Park City Elementary School District March 7, 2017 Special Election
Voting Center open and Vote by Mail ballots mailed

Archive Press Release January 17, 2017

High School Students Invited To Serve as County Elections Officers
Students can apply to get firsthand experience at the polls

Archive Press Release January 4, 2017

Application Period for Military and Overseas Voting
Ballot Application Period Opens January 6 for the March 7, 2017 Menlo Park City Elementary School District Special Election