Your local guide to navigating the November 2026 General Election
Voter Guide 2026
Get to know the candidates and measures on your ballot with the Redwood City Pulse’s 2026 Voter Guide, including in-depth profiles, issue comparison grids and campaign finance coverage.
View the Voter Guide ➔Keep election coverage free for everyone
Our election reporting is available to every reader, with no paywall. Your donation helps provide the independent local coverage voters need to make informed decisions.
Latest Election Coverage
USPS investigates theft of mail-in ballots from San Mateo County post office
The U.S. Postal Service is investigating after vote-by-mail ballots for San Mateo County were stolen from a Daly City post office, the county’s Registration & Elections Division said Thursday, Oct. 15. The Elections Division said it was notified Oct. 14 of the mail theft that reportedly included mail-in ballots. The…
Opinion: No on Measure E
In this guest opinion, San Mateo County Supervisor and assessor-elect David Canepa argues that Measure E could discourage housing investment, reduce property values and threaten funding for schools and local services.
Opinion: Yes on Measure E
In this guest opinion, Redwood City homeowner Martha Beetley argues that Measure E would help stabilize rents, strengthen tenant protections and allow working families to remain in the community.
Sequoia Union High School District, Area D: Michael Dekshenieks
As a parent of two Menlo-Atherton High School graduates, Sequoia Union High School District Area D candidate Michael “Deks” Dekshenieks said he is running for a school board seat to improve community engagement, student safety, data-driven policymaking and financial leadership.
Candidate Comparison Grids: Where do Sequoia Union High School District candidates stand?
The Sequoia Union High School District will have two seats on the Nov. 3 ballot, representing Areas A and D on the school board.
Voter Guide: Amy Koo, Sequoia Union High School District’s Area A seat
Amy Koo is the parent of two Sequoia Union High School District students and is currently representing Area A, which includes Redwood Shores, Belmont, San Carlos and parts of Redwood City. She told The Almanac that she’s running for re-election to continue the work she started during her first term.…
Election Resources
Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day
- In-person ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day
- Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received within seven days following the election
Key Dates & Deadlines
- Oct. 5: Start of the early voting period. County election officials will begin mailing ballots to voters. Ballot drop boxes open and early voting begins at three centers across the county, including at the Redwood City Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder office, at 555 County Center.
- Oct. 19: Last day to register to vote with a standard ballot. (Note: Conditional voter registration is available in-person through Election Day, which involves the use of a provisional ballot.)
- Nov. 3: Election Day. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. In-person ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received within seven days following the election.
Check your voter registration
Make sure your registration is current. Voters should re-register if they change their name, political affiliation or residence.
Vote by mail
Get details about the process of voting by mail, including information on the different ways to return your ballot.
Vote in person
Find vote center locations, hours and information about early in-person voting.
Track your ballot
Sign up for the state’s “Where’s My Ballot?” tool. You will then receive notifications on the status of your vote-by-mail ballot, including when it’s mailed, received and counted.
More Election Coverage
Voter Guide: Alon Shiran, Sequoia Union High School District’s Area A seat
Alon Shiran is a Belmont resident and parent of three prospective Sequoia Union High School District students who is running for the Area A seat…
Newcomer in Sequoia board race leads in campaign fundraising
Candidates for open seats in Menlo Park City and Sequoia Union High school districts are raising thousands of dollars in the run-up to November’s general…
Billionaire tax explained: What you need to know about Prop. 40
The proposal to impose a one-time asset tax on the net worth of the state’s approximately 200 billionaires has divided Democrats, galvanized progressives and sparked…
Kaia Eakin runs unopposed for second term, in line to become mayor
As Kaia Eakin’s first term on Redwood City Council comes to a close, the vice mayor is running unopposed for another term representing District 5.…
For her final term, Diane Howard runs unopposed in District 6
After decades of service on the Redwood City Council, Diane Howard, 76, is running unopposed to represent District 6 for what she said will be…
Latinos in California, Texas align ahead of November election
A new survey finds Latino voters in California and Texas expressing broad concerns about President Donald Trump’s administration’s handling of the economy, housing and artificial…
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.
