Taking the ink out of signatures
Electronic signature-gathering could reshape politics in California and beyond.
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!
Thoughts from San Mateo County Election Officers on why they serve on Election Day
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.
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
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
June is Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Pride 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
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.