The Highlands Recreation District Board consists of five members, each elected to a 4-year term. The term expirations of current Board Members are shown on the Board’s webpage. In election years, the HRD will formally notice an election by late June of that year. Candidates may then submit necessary paperwork, e.g., Form 700, Candidate’s Statement, etc., by early August to be listed on the election ballot. Exact deadlines will be posted on the HRD website in election years.

The Board may appoint an Interim Board Member in the event of a Board Vacancy. The terms of such appointment, and subsequent election, if any, are governed by CA Govt Code Section 1780.

HRD Election Documents

Highlands Recreation District Resolution 2026-03 Elections - signed.pdfHighlands Recreation District - Service Area Map.pdf

 

The Candidate Filing period for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election will open on Monday, July 13, 2026 and will close on Friday, August 7, 2026.

All forms must be filed by 5pm on August 7 to qualify to be listed on the elections ballot. 

How to Run

Potential Candidates can find out about running through two resources:

1.  View The Candidate Guide Here.
2. The Candidate Seminar (In-Person or Online); Register Here.
   1. In Person: July 22, 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm at 40 Tower Road, San Mateo, CA 94402
   2. Online: via Microsoft Teams

How to Register

Candidates can register to run by completing the Candidate Registration Form and emailing to CandidateServices@smcacre.org.

After, candidates can set up an appointment with Candidate Filling to go over the remainder of the filling forms in person or via Microsoft Teams. Click here to make an appointment.

1. Under "Select Branch" select "San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division"
2. Under "Select Service" select "Election Candidate Services"