San Mateo County Libraries Voter Resources
Get everything you need to vote in San Mateo County: register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling station, learn about the candidates and access reliable election information and non-partisan voter resources.
Important Dates for the November 2024 Presidential General Election
October
7
Ballots are mailed to registered voters in the state of California. Vote early at a Vote Center, opens a new window, by mail, opens a new window or at an available ballot drop box, opens a new window.
October
21
Deadline to register to vote, opens a new window in California online or postmark date for mail registration. In-person registration may occur at Vote Centers, opens a new window through Election Day.
November
5
On Election Day, all 45 San Mateo County Vote Centers, opens a new window will be open from 7 AM - 8 PM. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before the Presidential General Election.
The current district maps were updated in 2022 and can be found at smcacre.org/elections/new-2022-political-districts, opens a new window
Ways to Vote
Secure Ballot Drop Boxes are located in or outside our libraries in Belmont, opens a new window, Brisbane, opens a new window, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, opens a new window, North Fair Oaks, opens a new window, San Carlos, opens a new window, and Woodside, opens a new window.
Starting Saturday, October 26, in-person voting centers will be available at our library in San Carlos, and starting Saturday, November 2, at our libraries in Belmont and Half Moon Bay.
Voting in San Mateo County
Here is information on how to register to vote, checking registration and ballot status, and resources to support access to voting.
Voter Registration
Check Your Voter Registration Status
Where's My Ballot?
Register to Vote
Election Information
Check out these websites for more election information and fact-checked resources.
Voter Registration
November 5 Presidential General Election Voter Information
Finding Fact-checked Information
Your Voters' Guide with Vote411
Voter Information Events
For voter registration assistance or questions in San Mateo County, call or text (650) 312-5222
This webpage includes information such as voter registration, election information, and fact-checking resources. Many websites we link here offer information in multiple languages. Dates or voter guides for elections may be listed from a recently passed election but updated before upcoming elections.
