The purpose of the San Mateo County Democratic Central Committee “is to promote and encourage the principles and ideals of the Democratic Party of the United States and to act as the official San Mateo County representative body of the Democratic Party of the State of California as set forth in the California Election Code. The Committee shall be charged with the conduct of all party election campaigns subject only to the direction of the Democratic State Central Committee.” —- from SMCDems bylaws

Activities and Mission

Our mission is to support Democratic candidates and elected officials at all levels of government, and ballot measures promoting Democratic values in San Mateo County and the State of California

The Committee makes the official Democratic Party endorsements in non-partisan municipal, local district and county elections, operates the County's official Democratic Party headquarters, and generally coordinates Democratic activities in the County.

Bylaws, Code of Conduct, and Meeting Agreements

Current Bylaws (updated March 21, 2024)
Code of Conduct (effective July 2020)
Meeting Agreements
Meeting Calendar