Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Mark Church, Chief Elections Officer & Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder
Subject: Consolidation and Authorization of Election Services for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Consolidating the Statewide Direct Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 with elections called by Brisbane School District, Ravenswood City School District, and Redwood City Elementary School District; and
B) Authorizing the County’s Chief Elections Officer to provide specified election services and supplies in conjunction therewith.
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BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, the governing body of any city or district may request the Board of Supervisors to permit the County’s Chief Elections Officer to provide specified services or supplies relating to the conduct of an election. Subject to the approval of the Board of Supervisors, these services and supplies shall be provided by the County’s Chief Elections Officer.
When elections are to be held on the same day and in or within the same territory upon the order of the governing body or bodies calling the election, the Board of Supervisors may consolidate those elections to be conducted and the returns canvassed by the County’s Chief Elections Officer in all respects as if they were one election pursuant to Elections Code Sections 10400-10418.
The governing boards of the following local school districts have requested that their respective elections be consolidated with the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election (“June 2026 Primary Election”): Brisbane School District; Ravenswood City School District; and Redwood City Elementary School District.
DISCUSSION:
The consolidation requests of the above-mentioned school districts are proper, the County’s Chief Elections Officer is agreeable to providing the specified election services and supplies as requested, and all related costs will be reimbursed by the requesting local jurisdictions to the extent authorized by law.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved as to form the Resolution.
PERFORMANCE MEASURE:
|
Measure |
FY 2022 Actual |
FY 2026 Projected |
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Number of Registered Voters |
433,539 |
447,000 |
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Percentage of Voters who Voted |
38.4% |
45% |
The numbers used in the performance measures in FY 2026 are drawn from the similar Statewide Direct Primary Election held on June 7, 2022 (“June 2022 Primary Election”). For the June 2026 Primary Election, there are a few high-profile incumbents who are terming-out due to applicable term limits, specifically the office of Governor. As a result, the turnout for the June 2026 Primary Election is anticipated to be higher than the June 2022 Primary Election due to increased public interest.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Approving this resolution will help to ensure that registered voters in San Mateo County have the opportunity to participate in the democratic process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
All costs for election services and supplies incurred by the County will be reimbursed by the above-mentioned local jurisdictions to the extent authorized by law.