The Elections Division is responsible for the conduct of federal, state, local, and special elections within San Mateo County, as well as voter outreach and registration. Furthermore, the office is responsible for the verification of initiatives, referendums, and recall petitions, and the filing of campaign finance reports.

Shape the Future is the official Election website for San Mateo County. Shape the Future’s driving principle is that each citizen, by voting and thus reaffirming a commitment to democracy, has a direct hand in shaping the future of the community, the state, and the nation.

Go to Shape the Future