2026 City Council election
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2026 San Mateo County Election results portal (when available)
Open seats
On Nov. 3, 2026, the City of Menlo Park will hold a General Municipal Election to fill three City Council seats, one each in Districts 1, 2, and 4.
Eligibility
For 2026, anyone who is 18 years of age and who is a resident and registered voter in Districts 1, 2, and 4 may run for a corresponding district seat on the City Council.
Process
The nomination period opens July 13, 2026, and closes at 5 p.m., Aug. 7, 2026.
If an eligible incumbent does not file nomination documents, the candidate filing period is extended through 5 p.m., Aug. 12, 2026.
Individuals who are eligible and interested in running for City Council should contact the city clerk’s office to make an appointment to receive the nomination paperwork and other official documents. An appointment is required to receive and accept nomination papers. These appointments can be made by directly contacting City Clerk Judi Herren.
For additional information on running for office, please visit the San Mateo County Elections Office webpage, as well as the Fair Political Practices Commission webpage for candidate campaign filing requirements.
2026 City Council candidate status
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Campaign finance disclosures
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. The FPPC has campaign disclosure manuals that walk you through the process. Candidates for City Council should review Manual 2: Information for Local Candidates. It is the responsibility of the candidate and/or committee to file the required campaign disclosure statements in a timely manner. If you have any questions please consult the FPPC's campaign disclosure manuals or ask the FPPC for advice.
Additionally, candidates running for local office are required to file Form 700 (Statement of Economic Interests). Investments, interests in real property, and business positions held on the date of filing your declaration of candidacy must be reported.
View the city's campaign finance disclosure public portal:
Campaign finance disclosure public portal
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 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)