Candidate filing for the November Election now open

Published on July 13, 2026

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Election season is approaching. As of today, Monday, July 13, candidate filing for the Nov. 3 election is now open and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7.

The Nov. 3 election will have the following seats on the ballot:

District 1 (full term – four years)

District 2 (full term – four years)

District 4 (full term – four years)

Registered voters will vote only for the City Council seat in their district. To review which district you live in, please visit menlopark.gov/elections.

Individuals who wish to run for one of the three 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 at 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. 7

The San Mateo County Elections Division is holding a candidate seminar July 22 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 A. Herren at jaherren@menlopark.gov or phone (650)-330-6621.