November 3, 2020 Municipal Election

Learn more about the November 3, 2020 municipal election. We're kicking off this blog series with more information about the City Council district elections.

Register to Vote!

Learn more about the November 3, 2020 Municipal Election. How to register to vote in San Mateo County, check your registration status, and requesting voter registration application.

Write-in Candidate Period

Learn more about the November 3, 2020 Municipal Election. In this blog, learn about the candidate write-in period and how to become a write-in candidate.

Local Campaign Finance

Learn more about the November 3, 2020 Municipal Election. Take a deep dive into new local campaign finance regulations and how they pertain to the current election cycle.

Vote by Mail

As you prepare to receive your ballot in the coming weeks, here’s some important information about voting by mail and making sure your ballot is counted.

Vote Centers

While all San Mateo County voters will receive a ballot in the mail, some voters may wish to vote in person or require in-person assistance. Learn more about the options available to you when you visit a Vote Center.

Returning your Ballot

So you received your ballot and made your selections. Great! Now what? You have several options for returning your voted ballot — let’s review each.

Check your Mail!

Ballots have started to arrive! Be on the lookout for your ballot and a postcard from your City Clerk with important information about voting in the November 3, 2020 Election.

Local Candidate Information

Learn more about the candidates for City Council is districts 1, 3, 4 and 7.