The City Council consists of five members who are elected by district for a four-year term by the registered voters of Belmont. Elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The Mayor is elected at large, and Vice Mayor is appointed by the City Council in December of every year.

The County of San Mateo provides a list of convenient voting centers and secure ballot drop box locations throughout the area. There are two secure drop boxes located at Belmont City Hall (1 Twin Pines Lane) and the Belmont Public Library (1110 Alameda de las Pulgas).

For in-person voting, the following centers in Belmont will be open:

• Notre Dame de Namur University, Taube Center (1500 Ralston Ave.):
  Open Nov. 2-4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

• Belmont Public Library (1110 Alameda de las Pulgas):
  Open Nov. 2-4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Election Day, Nov. 5, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

 Notice of Offices and Nominations (§ 10224.5 of the CA Elections Code)

Notice of Election-English, Spanish, Chinese Simplified 

For more information about the election process:

• Election information for potential candidates

October 7 - ballots mailed

October 7 - early vote centers open in San Mateo County

October 8 - drop off locations open in Belmont (outside of City Hall One Twin Pines Lane and Belmont Public Library 1110 Alameda Blvd.) no drop off boxes will be located in the buildings  

October 21 - Voter Registration deadline

November 2-5 - Vote in person at the Notre Dame de Namur University, Taube Center, 1500 Ralston Ave

November 5 – Election Day

November 12 - Ballot Return Deadline – Vote by mail ballots postmarked on or before Election Day must be received by the County Elections Official on this date to be counted

Elections - Role of the City Clerk

The City Clerk is responsible for the administration of all municipal elections by:

• Serving as Elections Official and issuing nomination papers to potential candidates;
• Serving as Elections Official for the initiative and referendum process;
• Serving as Filing Officer for Campaign Statements and Statements of Economic Interests as required by the Political Reform Act and administered by the Fair Political Practices Commission.
• Maintaining the City’s election history.

City Clerk, email: jplut@belmont.gov or call 650-595-7414