2026 Election

Local Election

This page features information on the current election cycle. Additionally, it provides resources on how to research candidates and measures.

  1. 2026 Ballot Measure

By-District City Council Election

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San Mateo City Council seats for Districts 1, 3, and 5 are up for election on November 3, 2026.  Voters in San Mateo elect candidates running in their district.  The City's first by-district election was held in 2022. Find out which district you live in.

Currently, the following individuals are running for City Council in the November 3, 2026 election:

  • District 1 - Taso Zografos, Lisa Diaz Nash
  • District 3 - Seema Patel, Rob Newsom Jr.
  • District 5 - Dave Johnson, Adam Loraine, Dana Yates Sahae

2026 Statewide General Election

More information on what the 2026 General Election ballot will included is coming soon,

2026 California General Election information can be found on the Secretary of State's website.