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The ballots have been mailed, the drop-off boxes are out and the candidates are making their final calls to vote. With just hours remaining before the polls close, here’s a guide on how to follow the results as they come in.
How to vote on Tuesday
San Mateo County voters may mail in their ballots, take them to a ballot dropbox or vote in-person at any voting center in the county. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Vote-by-mail ballots that are mailed must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the county elections office no later than seven days after Election Day.
Local voting center locations include Redwood City Hall, Redwood City North Fair Oaks Library, Community Activities Center, Menlo College in Atherton and Woodside Village Church.
What we’re watching
San Mateo County Sheriff
Incumbent Sheriff Carlos Bolanos and Captain Christina Corpus are facing off in a contentious race to serve as San Mateo County Sheriff for the next four years.
Bolanos, who was appointed sheriff in 2016 after then-sheriff Greg Munks announced his early retirement, ran a successful campaign in 2018. Pointing to more than 40 years in law enforcement, Bolanos has built a campaign on his experience and commitment to “public safety for all.”
A sheriff’s captain and chief of police for the City of Millbrae, Corpus has said she wants to change the culture of law enforcement through community-based policing and transparency. If successful in her bid against Bolanos, she would be the county’s first woman in the role.
In a heated debate, the candidates tackled everything from ICE handovers and law enforcement transparency to understaffing and use of force policies. For more information, check out our coverage of the forum, as well as in-depth profiles on Bolanos and Corpus.
With only two candidates vying for the position, San Mateo County’s next Sheriff will be determined during the primary election.
We will be updating the sheriff race with live reactions from the candidates here.
State Assembly District 21
A large pool of candidates, including five Democrats, one Republican and a Green party member, are in the race to represent San Mateo County in the California State Assembly’s 21st district.
Among the seven candidates are four Redwood City locals, including Redwood City Mayor Giselle Hale, lawyer Alison Madden, resident Tania Solé and Republican Mark Gilham. Also vying for the state seat are South San Francisco City Council member James Coleman, San Mateo County Community College District Board Trustee Maurice Goodman and San Mateo Deputy Mayor Diane Papan.
For more information about these candidates, read our coverage of a recent debate.
Regardless of party affiliation, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November 8 election.
U.S. Congressional District 15
Five candidates are vying to replace U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier—who has represented California in Congress since 2008—in the newly redrawn District 15.
The candidates include State Assembly member Kevin Mullin, San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa, Burlingame City Council member Emily Beach, private tutor and lone Republican Gus Mattammal and Ferenc Pataki, an independent running on the single issue of monetary reform.
Whoever wins will serve Congressional District 15, which encompasses Brisbane, San Mateo, Foster City, Millbrae, Belmont, Daly City, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Carlos, South San Francisco, Colma, Hillsborough, Redwood City and portions of Menlo Park and Atherton.
Want more information? Read our analysis of the significance of this race, as well as our coverage of a recent candidate forum on climate action.
Regardless of party affiliation, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November 8 election.
Other races to watch
Congressional District 16
Seven candidates hope to replace veteran politician U.S. Rep. Anna Eshoo in a newly redrawn Silicon Valley congressional district.
Candidates for the new District 16 seat include incumbent Anna Eshoo, tech executive Rishi Kumar, Palo Alto City Council member Greg Tanaka, attorney Ajwang Rading, former Menlo Park Mayor Peter Ohtaki, Republican Richard Fox, pro-business candidate Benjamin Solomon and Palo Alto resident and former teacher John Karl Fredrich.
Regardless of party affiliation, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November 8 election.
San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3
Four candidates are vying to represent District 3 on the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
The district, which includes Atherton, Portola Valley, Woodside, West Menlo Park and many unincorporated areas, has a diverse pool of political hopefuls, including newcomer Steven Booker, an electrician and labor union representative; Virginia Chang Kiraly, the first Asian-American woman to serve on the boards of the Menlo Park Fire Protection District and San Mateo County Harbor District; Laura Parmer-Lohan, a San Carlos City Council member and member of the LGBTQ community; and Ray Mueller, a seasoned politician who has served for 10 years on the Menlo Park City Council.
Regardless of party affiliation, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November 8 election.
San Mateo County Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder & Chief Elections Officer
San Carlos resident and substitute teacher David Pollack is challenging incumbent Mark Church to lead the county elections office. With only two candidates vying for the position, the winner will be determined during the primary election.
Measure C Parcel Tax Renewal
Residents living in the Belmont-Redwood Shores School District (BRSSD) have the opportunity to vote on a local parcel tax measure renewal. Measure C, which the BRSSD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to put on the June 7 ballot, would combine expiring parcel tax measures R and K to continue bringing in revenue for teachers and school programs. The cost to taxpayers would remain at $292 per parcel per year, for the next 10 years.
For more information, check out the fact sheet and frequently asked questions published by BRSSD.
