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Taking the ink out of signatures

Electronic signature-gathering could reshape politics in California and beyond.

 


democracyLIVE!

Attention Students! The San Mateo County Elections Office invites you to be a part of democracyLIVE! It’s a great opportunity to get an inside look at how American democracy works and earn some extra cash!

 


Why I am an Election Officer

Thoughts from San Mateo County Election Officers on why they serve on Election Day

 


Youth VOTE

Celebrate the ratification of the 26th Amendment which gave 18-20 year-olds the right to vote. Before 1971 only citizens 21 years-old and older could vote.

 


Black History Month

February is Black History Month

 

02/19/11 - smdailyjournal.com

There to teach: Domini Hoskins Black History Museum on display in Burlingame

 

02/10/11 - mercurynews.com

Black history celebrated at museum in Burlingame


Celebrating Women's History Month

March is Woman's History Month in San Mateo County

 


Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

 


LGBT Pride Month

June is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month

 


Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! September 15 to October 15

 


Celebrating Disabilities Awareness Month

October is Disabilities Awareness Month

 


85th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage

Celebrating 85 years of Women's Suffrage

 


Kids Corner

Welcome to the Kids Activity Corner! On this site you’ll find lots of exciting and fun activities that will tell you about San Mateo County history and government.