2020 General Municipal Election - November 3, 2020

When:

 Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Which Officers:

 One (1) Mayor - Full term of two (2) years
Two (2) City Council Members - Full term of four (4) years

Nomination Period:                                                    

 Opens July 13, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Closes August 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM

Filing deadline will be extended to August 12, 2020 if nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the City are not filed by the August 7, 2020 filing deadline. This extension period is not applicable to incumbents.

An appointment to receive and/or file nomination papers is encouraged. To schedule an appointment during the nomination period, please call the City Clerk's Office at (805) 772-6205.

Candidate Handbook: 

 A Candidate Handbook will be provided to a potential candidate when the nomination paper is issued during the nomination period.
                                              Election Notices &

Campaign Filings:

                                             
Resolution No. 52-20 - Regulations for Candidates

To view campaign finance disclosure forms for candidates and committees, 
please see Campaign Statements. Link coming soon.

Interested in Running?


Individuals interested in running for office can download Running for Local Office - A Candidate's Short Guide to City Elections for basic information.  This Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive document and does not include the forms required when running for office.  If you are interested in declaring your intent to run as a candidate earlier than the nomination period and are considering raising or spending money for your campaign, you are subject to certain requirements.  Please contact the City Clerk at (805) 772-6205 for more information.
  1. Voter Registration
  2. Additional Election Resources
To be eligible to vote at the November 3, 2020 election, you must be registered to vote no later than Monday, October 19, 2020.  For more information regarding voter registration or to obtain a vote-by-mail ballot, visit the County Clerk Recorder's Office - Elections and Voting website.