General Municipal Election

City Elections

The City Clerk is the elections official for the City of South San Francisco, responsible for conducting municipal elections and provides election support to officeholders, candidates, and ballot measure proponents and opponents.

The City of South San Francisco is a General Law City and was incorporated on September 19, 1908. South San Francisco's elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The City Council is made up of five Councilmembers that serve a four-year term. The Mayor and Vice Mayor are appointed by Council annually in December and serve a one-year term in the capacity. Regular City Council Meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. In addition to attending regular and study session meetings, Councilmembers also are required to serve on various City/County/regional committees.

The following offices were elected on November 8, 2022:

  • Councilmember District 1 : 4-year term
  • Councilmember District 3 : 4-year term
  • Councilmember District 5 : 4-year term
  • City Clerk : 4-year term
  • City Treasurer : 4-year term

On November 5, 2024, the following districts will elect a Councilmember.

  • Councilmember District 2 : 4-year term - ending November 2028
  • Councilmember District 4 : 4-year term - ending November 2028

Register to Vote

Visit the California Secretary of State website to Register and Pre-Register (Age 16-17).

Check Voter Registration Status and Your Election Information

During an election, you can confirm your ballot on the County’s Elections Division page.

Vote by Mail

Voters can vote in the comfort of their home and mail their ballot in the postage-paid return envelope, drop off in a ballot drop box or a Vote Center on or before Election Day (the ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and received no later than 3 days after Election Day).