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November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

The Town of Portola Valley is a General Law City that holds its elections during the month of November in even-numbered years. It has five elected Council Members, each serving a term of four years. The Mayor and Vice-Mayor serve a one-year term and are appointed in December by the City Council.

2024 General Municipal Election 

At its June 26, 2024 meeting, the Town Council adopted a Resolution calling for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the election of the following officers:

  • Two (2) Council Members, for a full-term of four years.

Qualified Candidates as of the August 14, 2024 filing deadline:

  • Rebecca Flynn, Community Volunteer
  • Ellen Vernazza, Retired Realtor
  • Carter J. Warr, Architect
  • Helen Wolter, Sustainability Analyst

League of Women Voters Portola Valley Candidate Forum of Oct. 8, 2024 Link 

Register to Vote:

Click here to register to vote or check your current registration status. A California drivers license or Identification card number and/or last four digits of your Social Security number is needed to apply on-line.  If you have moved, changed your name, or wish to update your political party, you will need to re-register to vote.

Voter registration forms can also be obtained at Town Hall, Portola Valley library, County of San Mateo offices, any post office or the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may also call the County of San Mateo Elections Office at (650) 312-5222 and have a registration form mailed to you.

Where to Vote:

Registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail the week of October 7, 2024. There are three ways to return the ballot:

  • Drop off your ballot in the mail on or before Election Day;
  • Drop off your ballot at any San Mateo County ballot drop-box;

Portola Valley's drop-off box is located at Town Hall, 765 Portola Road

  • Vote in person at any San Mateo County Vote Center. 

Go Green!

Assembly Bill 1717 enables voters to "Go Green" and sign up to access their Sample Ballot & Official Voter Information Pamphlet online instead of receiving a paper version in the mail.

If you have questions or require additional information, please contact the Town Clerk via email or call (650) 851-1700