NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL ELECTION
The next General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
The City of South San Francisco is a General Law City governed by a five-member City Council. City Councilmembers are elected by five geographically defined districts, each for four-year terms with no term limits. Voters will select one Council candidate from their district every four years. Terms are staggered, so that two seats are voted on during one election cycle and three seats during the next cycle.
Terms for South San Francisco City Council Districts 2 and 4 are set to expire in November 2024. A General Municipal Election will be held on November 5, 2024, and these seats will be open to eligible candidates, including incumbents of District 2 - Mark Nagales and District 4 - James Coleman.
Councilmember Mark Nagales representative of District 2 term expires November 2024.
Councilmember James Coleman representative of District 4 term expires November 2024.
Candidates are listed as “pending” until they have completed, and filed, all nomination documents and have paid the filing fee, if applicable. Candidate lists become final after the nomination deadline for each office.
Verify your Council District by Address:
SSF Election Districts Lookup Map
District 2
Voters will vote for ONE City Council Candidate from their District ONLY.
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Name
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Declaration of Candidacy
Filed
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Nomination Papers
Issued |
Ballot Qualified
Date
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Mark Nagales
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04/17/2024
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07/15/2024 |
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Vivian Ramos
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04/23/2024
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07/15/2024 |
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District 4
Voters will vote for ONE City Council Candidate from their District ONLY.
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Name
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Declaration of Candidacy
Filed
|
Nomination Papers
Issued |
Ballot Qualified
Date
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James Coleman
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11/29/2021
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Avin Sharma
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05/24/2024
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07/15/2024 |
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Important Dates to Remember
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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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First Candidate Seminar
hosted by the SMC Elections Division
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Monday, July 15, 2024 -
Friday, August 9, 2024
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Nomination Period
Between these dates, candidates may obtain nomination materials and file nomination documents with the City Clerk with a scheduled appointment.
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| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 |
Second Candidate Seminar
hosted by the SMC Elections Division |
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Saturday, August 10, 2024 -
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
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Extended Nomination Period
Candidate filing period is extended ONLY if an incumbent eligible for re-election does not file nomination documents prior to 5 p.m. on August 9, 2024.
Incumbents are not eligible to file during the extended period.
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| Thursday, August 15, 2024 |
Randomized Alphabet Drawings
Conducted by both the Secretary of State and County Elections Official |
Monday, September 9, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
Write-in Candidate Filing Period
Between these dates write-in candidates must file a statement of write-in candidacy and other required documentation with the City Clerk.
Candidates must schedule an appointment. |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 |
Early Vote Center(s)
will open in South San Francisco |
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 -
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Ballot Dropoff Locations
All ballot drop off locations in South San Francisco to open |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
County Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet
By this date, the County Elections Division shall mail to each registered voter. |
| Monday, October 21, 2024 |
Voter Registration Deadline
Voters must register by this date to be eligible to vote non-provisionally in the
November 5, 2024 election. |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
Write-in Candidate Filing Period Closes |
Saturday, November 2, 2024 -
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
4-Day Vote Centers
Will open in South San Francisco
Hours of operation on Election Day: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
Election Day
All Vote Centers open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Thursday, December 5, 2024 |
County Election Certification
Last day for County Elections to certify election results for South San Francisco
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Visit the County of San Mateo Election Division for more information on the November 5, 2024, election.
County of San Mateo Roster of Candidates
To learn about the County of San Mateo Roster of Qualified Candidates