Elections

General election information

Election Day is the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The 2026 general election is Nov. 3, 2026. Menlo Park's municipal elections take place in even-numbered years and due to the City Council's staggered 4-year terms, at each regular election voters elect two or three City Councilmembers by district (each serving a four-year term).

The November 2018 election was the first general municipal election since Menlo Park implemented by-district elections and the November 2020 election completed the established election sequencing. Ordinance No. 1044 amended Chapter 2.04 of the municipal code to include the electoral districts and election sequencing. You can view the approved City Council districts.

San Mateo County election results

San Mateo County Election results portal (when available)

Voter registration

Registering to vote is the first step every citizen takes to become an eligible voter. Once registered, you can begin to strengthen our democracy by participating in elections, working at our polling precincts, and even registering others like yourself to become voters. Registering to vote is easy.

Nov. 3, 2026 General Election

As part of the Nov. 3, 2026 General Election, Statewide General Election, Menlo Park voters in District 1, 2 and 4 will select their City Council representative.

City Council candidate information

View candidate information for the 2026 City Council election

Election archives

View election information for recent years

Campaign finance disclosure public portal

Campaign finance is governed by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) of the State of California. All candidates for state and local office and any committee formed to support or oppose a candidate or ballot measure are required to file campaign disclosure statements.

Election FAQs

Who may register to vote?

You may register to vote if you are:

A US citizen
A resident of California
At least 18 years of age on or before the next election
Not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction
Not declared mentally incompetent by court action

Which district am I in?

Use the Interactive District Map.

How do I register to vote?

By filling out a Voter Registration Form available at all Post Offices, city halls, most public libraries, Department of Motor Vehicles and most governmental agencies. You can fill out a registration form online at the Secretary of State's website.

How can I find out if I am registered to vote?

You may call 650-312-5222 or check for yourself online at the San Mateo County Elections Division website.

What if I have more questions?

You can find answers to many election related questions on the San Mateo County Elections Division website.

Contact us

Judi Herren
Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk
Email

650-330-6621

Vote center and ballot drop box lookup

Vote centers Oct. 30 - Nov. 5:

Arrillaga Family Recreation Center, Sequoia Room 700 Alma St.
Belle Haven Community Campus 100 Terminal Ave.

Ballot drop boxes:
410 Ivy Dr.
701 Laurel St.
401 Pierce Rd.
100 Terminal Ave.

You may visit any of the Vote Centers in the County (when available) to register to vote, vote in person, return a voted ballot or request a replacement ballot.

Or, drop off your ballot at one of the Ballot Drop Box Locations.

Vote Center and Ballot Drop Box Locations (when available)