Election & Voter Information

The City Clerk is the Elections Official for the City of South San Francisco. The role of the City Clerk in legislative and electoral processes requires neutrality and independence as key qualities in conducting the Office's business.

Statewide Direct Primary Election 

The Statewide Direct Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The City Clerk's Office provides voter registration forms during normal business hours. Election Information can be found on the San Mateo County Election website.

The last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026, election is May 18, 2026. 

General Municipal Election 

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law City governed by a five-member City Council. Councilmembers are elected from five geographically defined districts, each for a four-year term with no term limits. Voters select one Council candidate from their district every four years. Terms are staggered: two seats are voted on in one election cycle and three in the next.

This November, South San Francisco voters will elect Council Members for Districts 1, 3, and 5, a City Clerk (at-large), and a City Treasurer (at-large).

Verify your Council District by Address: SSF Election Districts Lookup Map

The last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026, election is October 19, 2026. 

CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Any member of the public who meets the requirements below may run for public Office in the City of South San Francisco: 

  • Be at least eighteen years of age.
  • Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California.
  • Be a registered voter of the City of South San Francisco Council Districts 1, 3, and 5. 

CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER CANDIDATES

Any member of the public who meets the requirements below may run for public Office in the City of South San Francisco: 

  • Be at least eighteen years of age.
  • Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California.
  • Be a registered voter of the City of South San Francisco.

Visit the County of San Mateo Election Division for the November 3, 2026, General Election results.

County of San Mateo Roster of Candidates: 

County Election Certification by Thursday, December 3, 2026
Last day for the County Elections to certify the election results for San Francisco

 

Contact and Questions: 

For Municipal Election questions, please contact Rosa Govea Acosta, City Clerk, at (650) 877-8518 or email all-cc@ssfca.gov

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