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San Mateo County
Who represents San Mateo County: the county's elected officials, every city council, and the state and federal seats that cover it.
Recent updates
- Ballots are in the mail and early voting has begun Counties began mailing ballots, and early voting sites and drop boxes opened. Register by October 19, or register and vote the same day through Election Day, November 3. California Secretary of State, key dates and deadlines
- Sergio Lopez files to run for State Assembly, District 23 in 2028 Sergio Lopez (Democratic) filed a statement of intention (Form 501) with the Secretary of State. A filing is a statement of intent, not a place on the ballot. Cal-Access
- The Secretary of State certifies the candidates for November 3 The certified list names the candidates for every state and federal contest on the ballot, including the new congressional districts approved by voters in November 2025. California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates
- Atherton cancels its November election and appoints four to the council The number of candidates did not exceed the seats, so the Town Council appointed them in lieu of an election. The Almanac, August 18, 2026
- Katherine Koehlmoos files to run for State Senate, District 11 in 2028 Katherine Koehlmoos (Democratic) filed a statement of intention (Form 501) with the Secretary of State. A filing is a statement of intent, not a place on the ballot. Cal-Access
San Mateo County at a glance
742,340
Population
40.9
Median age
24.9%
Hispanic or Latino
35.7%
Born outside the U.S.
$158,855
Median household income
6.7%
Below the poverty line
20 incorporated cities and towns. 53 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the San Mateo County ballot.
County government
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Supervisor, District 1 | Jackie Speier | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 2 | Noelia Corzo | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
| County Supervisor, District 3 | Ray Mueller | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
| County Supervisor, District 4 | Lisa Gauthier | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 5 | David J. Canepa | Jan. 4, 2027 | Running for Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer |
| SheriffSheriff's Office | Kenneth Binder | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| District AttorneyDistrict Attorney's Office | Stephen M. Wagstaffe | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Chief Elections Officer | Mark Church | Jan. 2027 | David Canepa elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Treasurer-Tax CollectorTreasurer-Tax Collector's Office | Sandie Arnott | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
| County ControllerController's Office | Juan Raigoza | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
| County Superintendent of SchoolsCounty Office of Education | Marco Chávez | Jan. 2027 | Héctor Camacho Jr. elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 1 | Susan Alvaro | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 | |
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 2 | Beverly Gerard | On the Nov. 3 ballot | |
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 3 | Edith Arias | Not running | |
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 4 | Chelsea Bonini | ||
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 5 | Mike O'Neill | ||
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 6 | Patricia Love | ||
| Trustee, County Board of Education, Trustee Area 7 | Hugo Torres | ||
| CoronerCoroner's Office | Robert J. Foucrault | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
Cities and towns
| City | Population | Hispanic or Latino | Median household income | Below poverty line | Median age | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton | 6,993 | 14.2% | $250,001 | 5.3% | 49.1 | Stacy Holland |
| Belmont | 27,337 | 13.1% | $205,297 | 6.9% | 39.8 | Julia Mates |
| Brisbane | 4,692 | 17.9% | $156,169 | 5.5% | 43.6 | Coleen Mackin |
| Burlingame | 30,525 | 12.2% | $174,000 | 7.1% | 41.2 | Michael Brownrigg |
| Colma | 1,636 | 53.6% | $148,295 | 6.7% | 38.1 | Carrie Slaughter |
| Daly City | 101,964 | 20.5% | $123,547 | 7.7% | 42.6 | Glenn R. Sylvester |
| East Palo Alto | 29,069 | 58.8% | $113,493 | 10.3% | 36.3 | Webster Lincoln |
| Foster City | 32,792 | 7.1% | $199,143 | 4.1% | 39.5 | Art Kiesel |
| Half Moon Bay | 11,391 | 28.7% | $157,884 | 5.6% | 47.4 | Debbie Ruddock |
| Hillsborough | 11,099 | 4.5% | $250,001 | 5.0% | 47 | Sophie Cole |
| Menlo Park | 32,727 | 20.9% | $210,025 | 5.8% | 39.5 | Betsy Nash |
| Millbrae | 22,689 | 13.9% | $163,476 | 6.0% | 43.7 | Stephen Rainaldi |
| Pacifica | 37,261 | 19.6% | $160,523 | 5.8% | 44.6 | Christine Boles |
| Portola Valley | 4,305 | 10.0% | $250,001 | 6.2% | 60.6 | Craig Taylor |
| Redwood City | 82,447 | 35.6% | $157,814 | 6.3% | 37.5 | Elmer Martínez Saballos |
| San Bruno | 42,307 | 29.2% | $141,272 | 6.0% | 39.8 | Rico E. Medina |
| San Carlos | 29,614 | 10.9% | $237,470 | 3.3% | 41.7 | Pranita Venkatesh |
| San Mateo | 103,105 | 27.6% | $153,504 | 8.2% | 38.3 | Adam Loraine |
| South San Francisco | 64,305 | 32.1% | $136,578 | 6.7% | 43.2 | Mark Addiego |
| Woodside | 5,126 | 6.4% | $250,001 | 4.5% | 46.4 | Brian Dombkowski |
Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.
AthertonPopulation 6,993 · Mayor Stacy Holland
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stacy Holland | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Eric Lane | Nov. 2028 | Not running |
| Councilmember | Stacy Holland | Nov. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember | Rick DeGolia | Nov. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember | Bill Widmer | Nov. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember | Elizabeth Lewis | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
BelmontPopulation 27,337 · Mayor Julia Mates
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Julia Mates | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Gina Latimerlo | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Cathy Jordan | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Robin Pang-Maganaris | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Tom McCune | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
BrisbanePopulation 4,692 · Mayor Coleen Mackin
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Coleen Mackin | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Madison Davis | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Terry O'Connell | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Coleen Mackin | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Frank Kern | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Cliff Lentz | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
BurlingamePopulation 30,525 · Mayor Michael Brownrigg
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Michael Brownrigg | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Andrea Pappajohn | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Desiree Thayer | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Michael Brownrigg | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Donna Colson | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Peter Stevenson | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
ColmaPopulation 1,636 · Mayor Carrie Slaughter
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Carrie Slaughter | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Helen Fisicaro | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Joanne F. del Rosario | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Carrie Slaughter | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Thomas Walsh | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Ken Gonzalez | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Daly CityPopulation 101,964 · Mayor Glenn R. Sylvester
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Glenn R. Sylvester | Nov. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Teresa G. Proaño | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Rod Daus-Magbual | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Pamela DiGiovanni | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Glenn R. Sylvester | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Juslyn C. Manalo | Nov. 2028 | Running for County Board of Supervisors, District 5 |
| City TreasurerElected City Officers | Daneca M. Halvorson | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkElected City Officers | K. Annette Hipona | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
East Palo AltoPopulation 29,069 · Mayor Webster Lincoln
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Webster Lincoln | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Ruben Abrica | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Martha Barragan | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Webster Lincoln | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Mark Dinan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Carlos Romero | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Foster CityPopulation 32,792 · Mayor Art Kiesel
Council elected mixed; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Art Kiesel | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Art Kiesel | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Stacy Jimenez | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Suzy Niederhofer | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Patrick Sullivan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Phoebe Venkat | Dec. 2028 | Running for City Council District 1, Foster City, Nov 3, 2026 |
Half Moon BayPopulation 11,391 · Mayor Debbie Ruddock
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Debbie Ruddock | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Robert Brownstone | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Patric Bo Jonsson | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Paul Nagengast | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Debbie Ruddock | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Deborah Penrose | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
HillsboroughPopulation 11,099 · Mayor Sophie Cole
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Sophie Cole | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Leslie Marden Ragsdale | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember | Marie Chuang | Dec. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember | Sophie Cole | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Laurie Davies Adams | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Christine Krolik | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Menlo ParkPopulation 32,727 · Mayor Betsy Nash
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Betsy Nash | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Cecilia Taylor | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Drew Combs | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Jeff Schmidt | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Betsy Nash | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Jennifer Wise | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
MillbraePopulation 22,689 · Mayor Stephen Rainaldi
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Stephen Rainaldi | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Stephen Rainaldi | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Sissy Riley | Dec. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Vacant | Vacant; on the Nov. 3 ballot | |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Bob Nguyen | Dec. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Anders Fung | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
PacificaPopulation 37,261 · Mayor Christine Boles
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Christine Boles | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Mayra Espinosa | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Christine Boles | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Mary Bier | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Greg Wright | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Sue Beckmeyer | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
Portola ValleyPopulation 4,305 · Mayor Craig Taylor
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Craig Taylor | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Craig Taylor | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Mary Hufty | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Judith Hasko | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Rebecca Flynn | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Helen Wolter | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Redwood CityPopulation 82,447 · Mayor Elmer Martínez Saballos
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Elmer Martínez Saballos | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Jeff Gee | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Chris Sturken | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Isabella Chu | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Elmer Martínez Saballos | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Kaia Eakin | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Diane Howard | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 7 | Marcella Padilla | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
San BrunoPopulation 42,307 · Mayor Rico E. Medina
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rico E. Medina | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Sandy Alvarez | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Tom Hamilton | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Michael Salazar | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Marty Medina | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
San CarlosPopulation 29,614 · Mayor Pranita Venkatesh
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Pranita Venkatesh | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Pranita Venkatesh | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Adam Rak | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Sara McDowell | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | John Dugan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Neil Layton | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City TreasurerElected City Officers | Inge Tiegel Doherty | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
San MateoPopulation 103,105 · Mayor Adam Loraine
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Adam Loraine | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Lisa Diaz Nash | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Nicole Fernandez | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Rob Newsom Jr. | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Danielle Cwirko-Godycki | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Adam Loraine | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
South San FranciscoPopulation 64,305 · Mayor Mark Addiego
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Mark Addiego | Nov. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Mark Addiego | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Mark Nagales | Nov. 2028 | Running for County Board of Supervisors, District 5 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Buenaflor Nicolas | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | James Coleman | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Eddie Flores | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| City TreasurerElected City Officers | Frank Risso | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| City ClerkElected City Officers | Rosa Govea Acosta | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
WoodsidePopulation 5,126 · Mayor Brian Dombkowski
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Brian Dombkowski | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Jenn Wall | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Brian Dombkowski | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Dick Brown | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Paul Goeld | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Hassan Aburish | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): North Fair Oaks (13,100), El Granada (5,232), Broadmoor (4,586), Emerald Lake Hills (4,235), West Menlo Park (3,634), Montara (2,917), Moss Beach (2,683), Highlands (2,450), Baywood Park (1,580), Ladera (1,297), La Honda (1,269), Pescadero (691), Loma Mar (309).
State
Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of San Mateo County.
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Gavin Newsom Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Eleni Kounalakis Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for State Treasurer |
| Attorney General of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Rob Bonta Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Secretary of State of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Shirley N. Weber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Controller of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Malia M. Cohen Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Treasurer of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Fiona Ma Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for Lieutenant Governor |
| Insurance Commissioner of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Ricardo Lara Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Tony Thurmond | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2 | Sally J. Lieber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| State Senator, District 11California State Senate | Scott Wiener Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Running for U.S. House, CA-11 |
| State Senator, District 13California State Senate | Josh Becker Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Assemblymember, District 19California State Assembly | Catherine Stefani Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 21California State Assembly | Diane Papan Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 23California State Assembly | Marc Berman Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Federal
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Adam Schiff Democratic | Jan. 3, 2031 | Next election Nov. 5, 2030 |
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Alex Padilla Democratic | Jan. 3, 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| U.S. Representative, California District 15U.S. House of Representatives | Kevin Mullin Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| U.S. Representative, California District 16U.S. House of Representatives | Sam Liccardo Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
San Mateo County in Census figures
742,340
Population
264,419
Households
40.9
Median age
24.9%
Hispanic or Latino
35.7%
Born outside the U.S.
17.6%
Speak Spanish at home
$158,855
Median household income
$84,288
Per capita income
6.7%
Below the poverty line
53.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
Unemployment rate
58.5%
Homes occupied by owners
$1,559,600
Median home value
$2,922
Median gross rent
764,442
2020 Census count
- Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
- White 34.7%
- Asian 31.0%
- Black 2.0%
- Other or multiracial 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.
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