Candidate filing for the November Election opens July 15

Published on July 15, 2024

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Election season is approaching. Candidate filing for the Nov. 5 election opens Monday, July 15 and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. 

The Nov. 5 election will have the following seats on the ballot:

  • District Three (full term – four years)
  • District Five (full term – four years)

Registered voters will vote only for the City Council seat in their district. To review which district you live in, go to: menlopark.gov/election.

Individuals who wish to run for one of the two seats on the November ballot must:

  • Be registered to vote in and live in the district in which they are running
  • Set up an appointment with the City Clerk by email (jaherren@menlopark.gov) or phone (650)-330-6621 to begin the candidate filing process
  • Complete all necessary paperwork with the City Clerk’s office by 5 p.m. Aug. 9

The San Mateo County Elections Division is holding a candidate seminar July 24 at 10 a.m. This seminar will cover important topics including filing deadlines, filing forms, candidate statements, campaign finance reports and voter data. To RSVP for the seminar and receive the Microsoft Teams link, visit the County of San Mateo's RSVP page for candidate filing seminars.

If you have questions about running for City Council, please contact City Clerk Judi Herren at jaherren@menlopark.gov or phone (650)-330-6621.

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