June Election Filing Period Opens for Write-in Candidates

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) The period to file as a write-in candidate for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election opens Monday, April 9, 2018. Eligible persons seeking to run as a write-in candidate must file a Statement of Write-in Candidacy and other documentation by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) The voting period for registered military and overseas voters begins April 6 and will continue through Election Day for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Eligibility Criteria San Mateo County voters who are eligible include:

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer Mark Church today submitted the County’s Election Administration Plan (EAP) for the implementation of the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) to California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

Amended Draft Election Administration Plan for Implementation of California Voter’s Choice Act Released

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

Candidate Filing Period Opens on February 12 for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) Mark Church, San Mateo County Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced the opening of the candidate filing period for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election.

“How-to” Seminars for Potential Candidates

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder

California Voter’s Choice Act San Mateo County Draft Election Administration Plan

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder