2024 Election

GENERAL INFORMATION

The City Clerk is the Elections Official for the City. The role of the City Clerk in legislative and elective processes requires neutrality and independence as key qualities in conducting the business of the Office. Elections include General Municipal Elections, Various Ballot Measures, the nomination process for Council Candidates, the Processing of Initiatives and Petitions, Referendums, Recalls, and Special Elections.

March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election

For results on the on the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election, visit: https://smcacre.gov/elections/march-5-2024-election-results

November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

The City of Foster City holds at-large elections for its five city council seats in November of even numbered years. Council Members serve staggering four-year terms. The next scheduled election on November 5, 2024 will be for three open seats.

View filed Form 501 statements 

Interested in Running for City Council? Get more information on the process here.

Campaign Disclosure Forms

The City of Foster City uses the online system NetFile for entering and disclosing candidate's statements. FPPC Campaign Finance Statements (Forms 460, 470, 496 and 497) must be filed electronically using the City's free NetFile electronic filing system. Electronic filing (e-filing) is mandatory for all campaign disclosure statements.

Visit Netfile to view campaign filings.

Please see Past Elections for Campaign Filings from prior to 2022. 

Voter Registration

Potential voters may register to vote online or through paper registration cards available at City Hall and the Post Office. You can also register to vote or update registration information at a Vote Center through Election Day. For more information, visit: smcacre.org/voter-registration.

For more information regarding elections visit the Elections FAQ and the San Mateo County Elections website  or contact Foster City Election Official Priscilla Schaus.