2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The next election for Districts 1, 3, and 4 will be held on November 3, 2026, and the next election for Districts 2 and 5 will be held on November 7, 2028. Click here to find out which district you reside in.

In 2016, the City switched from At-Large elections (all registered voters get to vote for all open seats) to By-District elections (only registered voters in the district seat, which is open, get to vote for that seat).

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List of November 2026 Candidates

Residency Requirements
To be eligible to seek election to the office of Councilmember, a person must be a registered voter of the City and a Resident of the Council District which that person seeks to represent at the time they are issued their nomination papers for such office.

Declare your Intent to Run
To declare your intent to run and begin fundraising, an FPPC Form 501 must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office. An original wet signature or digital signature meeting FPPC requirements is acceptable.

Form a Campaign Committee
If you plan to raise or spend more than $2,000, an FPPC Form 410 must be filed within 10 days of receiving $2,000 or more in contributions. The original must be mailed to the Secretary of State, and a copy sent to the City Clerk's office.
Important Note: A candidate is not required to open a campaign committee as long as they do not plan to raise or spend more than $2,000 in an election. See the FPPC’s website for more information.

Campaign Contribution Limits

Effective January 1, 2021, candidates running for a City office and committees that make contributions to City candidates are limited in the amount of contributions they may accept from a single source. Contributions from affiliated entities are aggregated for purposes of the limits. The campaign contribution limit for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election is $5,900. For more information, visit the FPPC Contribution Limits page.

Nomination Period and Making an Appointment

The Nomination Period for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election for City Council Members for Districts 1, 3, and 4 will be open on July 13, 2026, through August 6, 2026. If the incumbent doesn’t file in any district, the deadline will be extended by one week in that specific district. Please note that the Nomination Periods are subject to change if it is extended pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229.  

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