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Election Calendar
Important dates for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election.
Challenged Envelope Statements and Instructions
Envelope Verification Statement for voters who submitted a ballot without signing the return envelope or whose signature did not match their voter record.
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Estimated number of ballots processed and remaining to process as of November 6, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Total Processed Ballots: 179,539
Total ballots processed since last report: 12,289
Total Estimated Unprocessed Ballots: 100,000
Unprocessed ballots voted at Vote Centers: 0
Unprocessed Vote by Mail ballots received on or before Election Day: 97,300
Unprocessed Vote by Mail ballots received after Election Day: 1,000
Unprocessed ballots forwarded by other counties: 0
Unprocessed Provisional ballots: 0
Unprocessed Conditional Registration ballots: 1,700
Unprocessed other ballots: 0
Challenged ballots that can be cured until November 25, 2026 at 5 p.m.: 853
Next update November 9, 2026 by 4:30 p.m.
Random Alphabet Drawing
Randomized Alphabet Drawing - State
Randomized Alphabet Drawing - Local (This alphabet applies only to State Assembly Districts 19 & 23)
Candidate Information
Signatures in Lieu of Filing Fee Period for the Board of Supervisors, District 5 Seat Begins on July 8, 2026, and Concludes on July 29, 2026, for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election - Read Press Release
Voter Information
Statewide Measures
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All qualified Statewide Measures can be found at the California Secretary of State website.
County Measures
Measure L – San Mateo County Charter Amendment Measure – Extreme Weather Events
Majority Voter Approval Required
Measure AA – San Mateo County Charter Amendment Measure – Affirmation of Rights
Majority Voter Approval Required
Measure J – San Mateo County Charter Amendment Measure – Extension to Call a Special Election or Appoint
Majority Voter Approval Required
Measure U – San Mateo County Charter Amendment Measure – Reapportionment of Supervisorial Districts
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Regional Measure
Regional Transit Measure – Public Transit Revenue Measure District: Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
School District Measures
Measure R – Burlingame School District: Bond Measure
Measure Z – Cabrillo Unified School District: Parcel Tax Measure
2/3 Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure M – Jefferson Union High School District: Parcel Tax Measure
2/3 Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure T – Pacifica School District: Parcel Tax Measure
Measure K – San Carlos School District: Parcel Tax Measure
2/3 Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure V – San Mateo County Community College District: Bond Measure
Measure W – San Mateo-Foster City School District: Bond Measure
City Measures
Measure Y – City of Belmont: Special Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure X – City of Brisbane: Business License Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure D – City of Burlingame: Transient Occupancy Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure O – City of East Palo Alto: Bond Measure
Measure CC – City of East Palo Alto: Term Limits Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Measure I – City of Half Moon Bay: Coastal Land Use Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure Q – City of Half Moon Bay: Housing Initiative Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Measure P – City of Menlo Park: Citizen Initiative to Amend Municipal Code
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure BB – City of Pacifica: Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure N – Town of Portola Valley: Town Charter and Property Transfer Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor (updated on 8/20/2026)
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure E – City of Redwood City: Rent Control and Eviction Limits Initiative
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure S – City of San Bruno: Housing Permits and Developments Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Measure DD – City of San Bruno: Fireworks Ban Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure EE – City of San Bruno: Business License Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure G – City of San Carlos: Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure H – City of San Mateo: Transactions and Use Tax Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Rebuttal to Argument in Favor
Primary Argument Against
Rebuttal to Argument Against
Measure F – City of San Mateo: Charter Amendment Measure
Majority Voter Approval Required
Resolution and Full Text
Impartial Analysis
Primary Argument in Favor
Voter Education and Outreach Toolkit
The Registration & Elections Division creates election materials for distribution to eligible voters. The materials available on this website are intended for community members and partners to print and distribute within their organizations, meetings, and community events throughout San Mateo County. Printed copies of these materials are also available in limited quantities at the Registration & Elections Division. Please email registrar@smcacre.gov, call or text (650) 312-5222 to confirm the availability of the item and quantity you would like to pick up.
Check back for additional materials as they become available.
Informational Postcards sent by the Registration & Elections Division
Postcard One - English (Mailing date September 18, 2026)
Postcard One - Spanish
Postcard One - Chinese
Postcard One - Filipino
Postcard Two - English (Mailing date October 19, 2026)
Postcard Two - Spanish
Postcard Two - Chinese
Postcard Two - Filipino
Registering to Vote Postcard - English, Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino
Four Ways to Vote Materials
Bookmark - English and Spanish
Bookmark - English and Chinese
Bookmark - English and Filipino
Quarter Sheet - English and Spanish
Quarter Sheet - English and Chinese
Quarter Sheet - English and Filipino