State Initiatives

For instructions on how to utilize the statewide initiative process, see the Secretary of State’s Initiative Guide.

County or District Initiatives

To learn the requirements for qualifying a county or district initiative, contact the San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division by phone or text at 650.312.5222 or email candidateservices@smcacre.gov and request assistance.

City Initiatives

Information on how to qualify a city initiative must be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk for the city in which the initiative is to be circulated.