November 3, 2020 Election
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Election results will be certified by December 3, 2020. Learn more about results reporting here.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The next scheduled election is November 3, 2020. Foster City voters will vote for (3) three members of the City Council for a full term of four years.
Register to vote online at registertovote.ca.gov by October 19, 2020. Paper registration cards are available at 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 on candidates or becoming a candidate for the City Council in the November 3, 2020 election, please click here.
What are my voting options?
All registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot.
Vote by Mail
You can vote and mail your ballot in the postage-paid return envelope on or before Election Day (your ballot must be postmarked by Election Day). For more information, visit: smcacre.org/post/vote-mail-ballots
Ballots will be mailed starting 29 days before Election Day. If you do not receive a ballot, or need a replacement contact the San Mateo Registrar of Voters at (888) 762-8683
You can now receive automated alerts via text message, email or phone call on the status of your Vote by Mail ballot every step of the way by subscribing to “Where’s My Ballot?” at Wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov
Drop-off Box
You can drop off your voted ballot at a Ballot Drop-off Box throughout San Mateo County starting 28 days before the election. There is a drop box just outside City Hall, next the the mailbox. Skip the lines! Drop off your ballot in a safe, secure, contactless drop box!
Vote in Person at a Vote Center
The full list of Vote Centers in San Mateo County is available here. San Mateo County voters can vote in any Vote Center in the County.
Foster City Vote Center Locations:
Foster City Community Center
1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard
William E. Walker Recreation Center, Lagoon Room
650 Shell Boulevard
Foster City Vote City Center Hours:
- 9 am to 5 pm October 31 - November 2
- 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day, November 3
Vote Centers look and feel like polling places, but provide additional services and options for voters.
You can go to any Vote Center in San Mateo County to:
- Vote on an accessible voting machine or paper ballot
- Access multilingual election materials and receive assistance from English, Spanish, Chinese, Filipino or Korean speaking staff
- Drop off your ballot
- Receive a replacement ballot
- Register to vote or update registration information through Election Day
Vote Centers will be open starting 29 days before Election Day. For a complete list of Voter Centers, visit: smcacre.org/vote-centers
The City of Foster City does not advocate a yes or no vote on any measure, or for or against any candidate.
For more information regarding elections visit the Elections FAQ and the San Mateo County Elections website or contact Foster City Election Official Priscilla Schaus.
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
