Voting Period Begins Tuesday, October 10 For the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District 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’s Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder, announced that Monday, October 9, 2017 is the first day of the early voting period for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election.

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

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) On September 28, the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division will begin mailing the Sample Ballot & Voter Information Pamphlet to registered voters for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election.

Voting Equipment Logic and Accuracy Testing to Begin Monday, September 25 for November 7, 2017 Election

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

800 Poll Workers Needed for November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election

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

Board of Supervisors Approve New Election Model for San Mateo County

Contact: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-RecorderAlternate: Jim Irizarry, Assistant Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder (Redwood City, CA) The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors approved and authorized yesterday a new elections model proposed under Senate Bill 450, also known as the California Voter’s Choice Act.

November 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

Military and Overseas Voting Period Begins for the November Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District 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 September 8 and will continue through Election Day for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School and Special District Election. Eligibility Criteria San Mateo County voters who are eligible include:

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

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, August 11 for the Consolidated Municipal, School & Special District Election

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 July 17 for the November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School & Special District 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 November 7, 2017 Consolidated Municipal, School & Special District 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