Elections News and Developments

San Mateo County Elections

 

*The opinions expressed in the articles/broadcasts referenced below are not necessarily those of the San Mateo County Elections Office*

 

08/31/10 - almanacnews.com
Pension initiative stays on Menlo Park ballot

 

08/31/10 - coastsider.com
HMB leaders threaten to dissolve city if sales tax fails

 

08/31/10 - mercurynews.com
Judge allows Menlo Park pension reform effort to proceed

 

08/28/10 - mercurynews.com
The end of Half Moon Bay?

 

08/25/10 - californiachronicle.com
Hill's Bill to Allow Voters to Verify their Ballot Was Counted Sent to Governor

 

08/23/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Two attempt to oust Eshoo

 

08/21/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Speier facing two challengers for Congress

 

08/16/10 - mercurynews.com
San Mateo County students continue gains on state testing

 

08/13/10 - mercurynews.com
Judge to decide whether Menlo Park's pension reform ballot measure should be pulled

 

08/12/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Candidate pools for November election solidify

 

08/11/10 - almanacnews.com
Four vie for three Atherton council seats 

 

08/10/10 - almanacnews.com
Election races likely for local school boards
Deadline to file is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11

 

08/10/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Three vie for Assembly District 21 seat

 

08/09/10 - hmbreview.com
Candidates file for election

 

08/07/10 - sfgate.com
Mail service blamed for voter guide mishap

 

08/07/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Roster set for election

 

08/06/10 - mercurynews.com
State investigation fingers vendor for missing San Mateo County voter guides

 

08/03/10 - mercurynews.com
School measures lining up for November elections

 

08/03/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Treasurer-tax collector candidate takes over office

 

07/28/10 - mercurynews.com
San Mateo County supervisors vote 3-2 against seeking sales tax increase

 

07/28/10 - smdailyjournal.com
County kills sales tax idea

 

07/26/10 - peninsulaexaminer.com
San Mateo County sales tax a bitter pill

 

07/24/10 - almanacnews.com
School board candidates toss in hats

 

07/20/10 - insidehighered.com
Looking Locally for Financial Support

 

07/18/10 - almanacnews.com
Bill guaranteeing polling stations becomes law
'There Oughta Be a Law' contest winner was co-proposed by Palo Alto resident

07/13/10 - mercurynews.com/santacruzsentinel.com
San Mateo County supervisors decide to keep at-large elections in place

 

07/09/10 - almanacnews.com
Elections: Panel makes recommendations

 

07/09/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Voter turnout numbers better than projected

 

07/08/10 - sfexaminer.com
County elections office to hold candidate seminar

 

07/08/10 - sfexaminer.com
San Mateo County Supervisor Church to begin new job in January

 

07/06/10 - almanacnews.com
Supervisor Church to step down in January

 

07/06/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County supervisor to stay on board until 2011

 

07/06/10 - ktvu.com
Supervisor Will Step Down Next Jan. For New Post

 

07/06/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Supervisor will not resign

 

07/06/10 - smdailyjournal.com
San Mateo County tax — a hard sell

 

06/29/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County supervisor may announce this week if he's leaving seat early

 

06/28/10 - examiner.com
Board considers election reform in San Mateo County

 

06/27/10 - pelicaneye.com
Charter Review Committee Report: June 29 10:00am

 

06/26/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Voters could face county charter review decisions

 

06/23/10 - coastsider.com
Proportional representation would make the Board of Supervisors more representative

 

06/18/10 - mercurynews.com

The Insider: Tea party fizzles on Election Day

 

06/17/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County schools chief to take post early

 

06/17/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County may ask voters to approve a new tax to plug budget deficit

 

06/15/10 - peninsulaexaminer.com

San Mateo County supervisors' election dilemma

 

06/15/10 - mercurynews.com

Would-be candidates waiting in the wings for a possible run at San Mateo County supervisor seat

 

06/14/10 - almanacnews.com

Community college tax squeaks by

 

06/13/10 - sfexaminer.com
Candidates offer differing voices

 

06/12/10 - sfgate.com
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

 

06/11/10 - web.me.com/davstrom
Dave Strom's June 2010 Endorsements

 

06/10/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Voter turnout low but rise expected

 

06/09/10 - almanacnews.com

Run-off election to decide next county treasurer

 

06/09/10 - almanacnews.com

Uncounted ballots will determine parcel tax result in San Mateo County Community College District

 

06/09/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County coroner heading to easy victory for third term

 

06/09/10 - mercurynews.com

San Mateo County election roundup

 

06/09/10 - almanacnews.com

Don Horsley, April Vargas in November runoff for county supervisor seat

 

06/08/10 - sfappeal.com
Bay Area Voters Cast Their Ballots

 

06/07/10 - kcbs.com
Some in San Mateo County Still Haven't Received Voter Guide

 

06/05/10 - sfgate.com
Voter guides missing in San Mateo County

 

06/04/10 - hmbreview.com
Elections Office issues statement about replacement ballots

 

06/04/10 - mercurynews.com

Some Peninsula residents still checking their mail for missing voter information guide

 

06/03/10 - mercurynews.com

Election countdown: Mail those ballots

 

06/03/10 - caivn.org

A PREVIEW OF CALIFORNIA'S JUNE 8 PRIMARY ELECTION

 

06/03/10 - hmbreview.com

Midcoast residents lack election ballots

 

06/02/10 - mercurynews.com

Contested campaign for San Mateo County supervisor seat winds down

 

05/31/10 - almanacnews.com

Big decisions on June 8 ballot

 

05/31/10 - californiachronicle.com

Election Day Voter Registration Bill Approved by Committee

 

05/31/10 - examiner.com

An Interview With San Mateo County Supervisorial Candidates - What Does It Mean To Be Green?

 

05/29/10 - smdailyjournal.com

Final war chest counts in before election

 

05/28/10 - mercurynews.com

Becker and Gordon each amass $192,000 in three months for Assembly race

 

05/28/10 - cbs5.com

San Mateo Voters To Decide 3 Issues On June Ballot

 

05/28/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Coroner candidates detail donations

 

05/27/10 - kcbs.com
Poll Workers Needed in the South Bay

 

05/27/10 - mercurynews.com
Gordon took unorthodox route to become traditional contender in Assembly race

 

05/20/10 - capitolweekly.net
Legislative race preview: The primary contests to watch on Election Day

 

05/15/10 - mercurynews.com

Candidates weigh in on sheriff's scandal

 

05/14/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Incumbent talks re-election issues

 

05/13/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Groom preps for election

 

05/13/10 - sfgate.com
Voting record at issue in GOP gov primary TV ad

 

05/05/10 - mercurynews.com

Software glitch delays results of parcel tax election

 

05/05/10 - mercurynews.com
Palo Alto, Menlo Park school parcel taxes pass by wide margin

 

05/05/10 - foxreno.com
Bay Area Residents Vote Mostly In Favor Of School Tax Measures

 

05/05/10 - almanacnews.com
Both parcel tax measures pass easily

 

04/29/10 - hmbreview.com
Candidate differences on display at forum

 

04/27/10 - almanacnews.com
School parcel tax ballots due next Tuesday

 

04/27/10 - contracostatimes.com

Write-in candidate files in San Mateo County assessor race

 

04/22/10 - mercurynews.com
Let voters decide on election system, committee says

 

04/22/10 - smdailyjournal.com
District election idea moves forward

 

04/21/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Grand jury: Consolidate financial jobs

 

04/15/10 -sfexaminer.com
Slocum: June special absentee ballots available

 

04/08/10 -almanacnews.com
Voting starts for parcel tax election in Menlo Park, Portola Valley school districts

 

04/08/10 -smdailyjournal.com
Committee hears divergent views on elections process

 

04/08/10 -sfexaminer.com
San Mateo County’s election process challenged

 

04/08/10 - mercurynews.com
Judge rules e-signature not valid under elections code

 

04/07/10 - mercurynews.com
Seven South Bay and Peninsula school districts hold mail-only tax elections

 

04/02/10 - examiner.com
People of color file suit over selection of San Mateo County Board of Supervisors

 

04/02/10 - examiner.com

San Mateo County supervisors' elections may be in the crosshairs

 

04/02/10 - sacbee.com
Electronic petition signature-gathering off to a shaky start

 

04/01/10 - sfexaminer.com
Decision 2010: A look at the candidates

 

04/01/10 - mercurynews.com
Menlo Park school district parcel tax campaign picking up

 

04/01/10 - mercurynews.com
Ruskin on track for next political milestone

 

03/29/10 - sfist.com
Potheads to Descend En Masse on Cow Palace

 

03/29/10 - examiner.com
Challenger for coroner’s office invites incumbent to debate

 

03/27/10 - mercurynews.com
San Mateo County Treasurer candidates are their own largest donors

 

03/23/10 - paloaltoonline.com
Assembly: Becker zooms ahead in cash raised. Menlo Park venture capitalist widens lead over Kishimoto, Gordon in Assembly race

 

03/18/10 - mercurynews.com
Judge says electronic signatures don't count for balloting

 

03/17/10 - tmcnet.com
Lawsuit seeks to have electronic signatures considered valid on petitions

 

03/15/10 - examiner.com
Resignation or special election with San Mateo Sup?

 

03/15/10 - almanacnews.com
Elections: Filing period extended for some races

 

03/13/10 - mercurynews.com
Sheriff Greg Munks will run unopposed despite bordello scandal

 

03/13/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Incumbents, challengers file to run for June election

 

03/11/10 - foxandhoundsdaily.com
Your Signature Is Already Electronic, and Other Notes from the San Mateo Case

 

03/11/10 - sfexaminer.com
Renewal of SMFC parcel tax certified

 

03/10/10 - mercurynews.com
College board puts parcel tax on ballot

 

03/08/10 - mercurynews.com
Fisher: Many hats, many contributions

 

03/07/10 - mercurynews.com
Green Party in California trying to stem shrinking numbers

 

03/05/10 - montarafog.com
County "constitutional convention" to meet in HMB Thursday, March 10, 5:30 pm, at Cunha

 

03/04/10 - smdailyjournal.com

Layoff vote set despite tax passage

 

03/03/10 - smdailyjournal.com

School tax renewal passes

 

03/02/10 - mercurynews.com
Burlingame schools parcel tax leading

 

02/25/10 - almanacnews.com
School parcel tax rebuttal arguments due March 4

 

02/25/10 - mercurynews.com
San Mateo County lawsuit defends electronic signatures

 

02/25/10 - mercurynews.com
Democrats show different styles in Assembly debate

 

02/25/10 - sfexaminer.com
Public invited to view counting for Burlingame district vote

 

02/25/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Updated tally shows school tax wins

 

02/24/10 - contracostatimes.com
San Mateo-Foster City schools parcel tax hangs in balance

 

02/24/10 - montarafog.com
Study group to plan response to county election law review, public invited, Thursday, February 25th, at 7pm in El Granada

 

02/21/10 - http://warrenslocum.blogspot.com
CitySourced Lets People Complain to City Hall Using Smart Phones

 

02/17/10 - nytimes.com
Sampler: Vallejo Seeks Policing Help, and an Oakland Student Leader Wants Tougher Courses

 

02/17/10 - mercurynews.com
Battle lines form over electronic signatures to qualify ballot initiatives

 

02/17/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Electronic pot petition extinguished

 

02/16/10 - sfweekly.com
Will 'Electronic Signatures' Push Pot Legalization Bill onto Ballot?

 

02/14/10 - latimes.com
Taking the ink out of signatures. Electronic signature-gathering could reshape politics in California and beyond

 

02/14/10 - mercurynews.com
Internal Affairs: Don't believe everything you read on Republican race for governor

 

02/12/10 - mercurynews.com
John Horgan: Slocum has served San Mateo County well

 

02/12/10 - mercurynews.com
Supervisor Mark Church to run for San Mateo County assessor-clerk-recorder

 

02/11/10 - peninsulaexaminer.com
San Mateo County Assessor-Clerk-Recorder Slocum Announces Retirement

 

02/11/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Elections officer not seeking re-election

 

02/11/10 - examiner.com
Explosion in San Mateo County treasurer's race

 

02/11/10 - mercurynews.com
Longtime San Mateo County assessor will not seek re-election

 

02/11/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Colleges likely to seek parcel tax

 

02/11/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Supervisor seeking top elections/assessor spot

 

02/10/10 - insidebayarea.com
Slocum, longtime elections chief, will step down

 

02/09/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Two more enter treasurer race

 

02/08/10 - mercurynews.com
Contest for low-profile San Mateo County treasurer seat already draws at least three candidates

 

01/29/10 - capradio.org
Movement to Gather Voter Signatures on iPhones Gains Steam

 

01/29/10 - kcbs.com
Push for Same Day Voter Registration in California

 

01/28/10 - mercurynews.com
County supervisors consider putting some kind of tax measure on the ballot

 

01/26/10 - almanacnews.com
Wednesday: County charter review panel meets on changing how supervisors are elected

 

01/26/10 - mercurynews.com
Candidate seminars offered

 

01/26/10 - insidebayarea.com
Yee proposes law to let voters register on election day

 

01/25/10 - smdailyjournal.com
County mulls new taxes

 

01/20/10 - insidebayarea.com
San Mateo County supervisor candidate to forgo salary if elected

 

01/18/10 - mercurynews.com
Three Democrats emerge in state Assembly battle on Peninsula

 

01/12/10 - coastsider.com
County Charter Review Committee to meet Wed, Jan 13 at 6pm

 

01/12/10 - mercurynews.com
Gordon chosen as new president of Board of Supervisors

 

01/07/10 - sfexaminer.com
2010 Elections first round: February 23 - Measure A, parcel tax for schools

 

01/07/10 - sfexaminer.com
San Mateo County supe hopefuls throw hats in the ring

 

01/05/10 - siliconvalley.com
Silicon Valley firm launches new smartphone app to gather initiative signatures

 

01/04/10 - smdailyjournal.com
Lower tax threshold sought out

 

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2009

 

12/27/09 - insidebayarea.com
Stacking the Deck Against Reform in San Mateo County

 

12/02/09 - insidebayarea.com
San Bruno will appoint new City Council member

 

11/30/09 - coastsider.com
Recount called off in GSD election

 

11/23/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Voters asked to renew parcel tax for schools

 

11/20/09 - mercurynews.com
San Mateo County sheriff running for re-election despite brothel scandal

 

11/19/09 - almanacnews.com
PV superintendent to run for county post

 

11/17/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Officials weigh new school tax

 

11/16/09 - smdailyjournal.com
County officials begin manual election tally

 

11/12/09 - coastsider.com
Leonard Woren wins GSD seat by 10 votes

 

11/12/09 - hmbreview.com
Woren re-elected to GSD board

 

11/10/09 - nctimes.com
Term limits may be near for county supervisors

 

11/09/09 - hmbreview.com
Woren regains lead in GSD election

 

11/09/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Charter review in works

 

11/07/09 - coastsider.com
What Happened to Charlie Hall for Granada Sanitary District?

 

11/05/09 - insidebayarea.com
O'Mahony reacts to first Burlingame council defeat in 20 years

 

11/05/09 - hmbreview.com
McCaffrey pulls ahead of Woren in GSD count

 

11/05/09 - abclocal.go.com
Bay Area election results roundup

 

11/04/09 - hmbreview.com
No tally yet for outstanding votes

 

11/04/09 - cbs5.com
26 Percent Voter Turnout In San Mateo County

 

11/04/09 - mercurynews.com
Some Peninsula elections could still swing as low turnout tightens races

 

11/04/09 - sfgate.com
Most tax measures being approved

 

11/03/09 - mercurynews.com
Lots of new faces can be voted into local offices today

 

11/03/09 - sfgate.com
What you need to know about voting today

 

11/02/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Cities seek taxes

 

10/31/09 - insidebayarea.com
Slow day expected at San Mateo County polls Tuesday

 

10/30/09 - insidebayarea.com
Editorial endorsement: Recapping Times election recommendations

 

10/29/09 - examiner.com
Campaign websites: believe them or not

 

10/29/09 - nytimes.com
Trust, Antitrust and Your Vote

 

10/28/09 - insidebayarea.com
2 incumbents face 2 challengers in Redwood City school board race

 

10/27/09 - almanacnews.com
How much the high school district candidates have raised

 

10/27/09 - almanacnews.com
Voters have choice of change or continuity in Sequoia high school district election

 

10/27/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Measure money in question

 

10/27/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Mayor leads in council money race

 

10/25/09 - insidebayarea.com
San Mateo Union board candidates focus on finances, curriculum

 

10/24/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Deadline Tuesday to request vote by mail ballots

 

10/23/09 - mercurynews.com
We endorse Ianson, Harris and Nachtsheim for Menlo Park Fire Protection District Board

 

10/23/09 - mercurynews.com
Campaign for San Carlos sales tax hike get three times as much money as foes

 

10/23/09 - insidebayarea.com
San Mateo County candidates update finances

 

10/21/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Candidates rack up campaign cash

 

10/22/09 - sfexaminer.com
Future of our schools: San Mateo County school board races

 

10/21/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Enrollment top issue for candidates

 

10/20/09 - almanacnews.com
Charter schools big issue in school board race

 

10/20/09 - mercurynews.com
The Daily News endorses Ira, Gee and Wright for Redwood City Council

 

10/14/09 - insidebayarea.com
San Mateo-Foster City candidates focus on school site, budget

 

10/13/09 - insidebayarea.com
In Burlingame council election, one challenger takes on three incumbents

 

10/10/09 - insidebayarea.com
San Mateo City Council race heats up, candidates talk key issues

 

10/09/09 - smdailyjournal.com
School district candidates talk revenue and communication

 

10/08/09 - insidebayarea.com
Belmont council candidates divided on downtown, recreation issues

 

10/05/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Schools consider new tax

 

10/04/09 - insidebayarea.com
Foster City voters asked to extended City Council term limits

 

09/30/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Burlingame candidates talk taxes and economics

 

09/29/09 - almanacnews.com
Election write-in filing period is open

 

09/25/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Candidates sound off on San Mateo

 

09/23/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Candidates discuss the future of Half Moon Bay

 

09/17/09 - insidebayarea.com
And they're off! San Mateo council race launches with first debate

 

09/17/09 - mercurynewsl.com
East Palo Alto rent law won't appear on November ballots

 

09/07/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Officials split over city clerk measure

 

09/03/09 - PaloAltoOnline.com
'Fair elections' backers rally in Palo Alto

 

08/20/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Two seats up for grab in Foster City

 

08/19/09 - fresnobee.com
East Palo Alto sued over rent control ordinance

 

08/17/09 - examiner.com
Foul Politics taint Broadmoor

 

08/17/09 - mercurynews.com
Home Page - Data seminar offered for candidates, campaigns

 

08/17/09 - mercurynews.com
East Palo Alto, county sued over new rent control law

 

08/13/09 - sfexaminer.com
Who will lead the way after Peninsula elections?

 

08/12/09 - InsideBayArea.com
More candidates emerge for election races in San Mateo County

 

08/08/09 - insidebayarea.com
Candidates line up for San Mateo County election races

 

08/07/09 - almanacnews.com
Filing deadline extended in numerous races

 

08/05/09 - examiner.com
Changing Asian Profile of San Mateo's Candidates

 

07/28/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Election Journal 

 

07/08/09 - sfexaminer.com
Potential candidates can learn the ropes in seminar  

 

07/06/09 - almanac.com
Want to run for local office? Candidates' seminar set for Wednesday in San Mateo  

 

06/14/09 - examiner.com
Time has come for District elections in San Mateo County

 

06/14/09 - InsideBayArea.com
Burlingame ponders tax hike on hotel stays

 

06/13/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Bill to ease tax passage

 

06/04/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Parcel tax falls short

 

06/03/09 - The Daily News
Measure E fails to get two-thirds voter approval

 

06/03/09 - NBCBayArea.com
Get Your Election Results Right Here

 

06/03/09 - almanacnews.com
Parcel tax for Redwood City schools fails

 

06/03/09 - SFGate.com
Split verdict for measures to support schools

 

06/02/09 - ktvu.com
Voters To Decide School Funding Measures In Tuesday's Special Election

 

06/02/09 - SFGate.com
School districts ask voters to OK parcel taxes

 

06/01/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Schools measure before voters Tuesday

 

05/26/09 - InsideBayArea.com
Will state pay the estimated $70 special election tag it promised counties?

 

05/26/09 - SFGate.com
Counties fear state won't pick up election tab

 

05/20/09 - CBS5.com
REGIONAL: TWO LOCAL MEASURES PASS WHILE TWO FAIL

 

05/19/09 - CBS5.com
California Voters Uninspired By Special Election

 

05/09/09 - SFexaminer
Measure would hike Pacifica's sales tax to one of highest in the state

 

05/06/09 - SFGate.com
School-tax gamble pays off for 5 districts

 

05/06/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Voters approve six-year $78 annual parcel tax

 

05/06/09 - Examiner
Special elections happening in San Mateo County

 

05/06/09 - mercurynews.com
Peninsula schools live by parcel taxes

 

05/05/09 - SF examiner
Parcel-tax measures receive mixed votes

 

05/04/09 - mercurynews.com
San Carlos parcel tax voter deadline is 8 tonight

 

05/01/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Ballot deadlines loom

 

05/01/09 - SFGate.com
Bay Area school districts go to ballot box

 

04/30/09 - insidebayarea.com
Voters to decide on school parcel taxes by mail

 

04/27/09 - SFGate.com
Bay Area is last in line for special election voter pamphlets

 

04/22/09 - Almanac News
Ballot count starts for Woodside School election

 

04/22/09 - press-telegram.com
Thomas Elias: Bowen tries to ensure that all ballots are counted

 

04/18/09 - sfexaminer.com
San Mateo County readies for parcel-tax vote

 

04/16/09 - insidebayarea.com
Legality of Daly City city clerk pay cut questioned

 

04/13/09 - smdailyjournal.com
County cost for election may be $2M

 

04/10/09 - cbs5.com
SAN MATEO CO.: COUNTY RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO IMPROVE DISABLED VOTER ACCESS

 

04/07/09 - examiner.com
Raising taxes through the ballot box

 

04/06/09 - The Political Reform Blog
A Good Week for Political Reform

 

04/03/09 - The Almanac
Woodside School ballots to be mailed Monday. Voters in all-mail election must return ballots by May 5

 

03/05/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Schools put new $91 tax on ballot

 

02/26/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Supervisors optimistic about state convention

 

02/09/09 - InsideBayArea.com
Three Peninsula school districts move for parcel taxes on May ballot

 

01/23/09 - InsideBayArea.com
The Insider: Dispatch from the "Purple Tunnel of Doom"

 

01/21/09 - CBS5.com
Bay Area Celebrations Mark Obama Inauguration

 

01/20/09 - CBS5.com
SAN MATEO CO.: UPDATE: CHIEF ELECTIONS OFFICER BLOGS ABOUT INAUGURATION SPEECH

 

01/19/09 - smdailyjournal.com
Locals arrive in D.C. for inauguration

 

01/17/09 - abclocal.go.com
Slocum to blog about Inauguration Day

 

01/17/09 - The Almanac

Chief elections officer to 'tweet' from inaugural