Elections in California local government
What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,901 California meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in California with the most elections activity
- El Dorado County, CA (28)
- Riverside, CA (27)
- Pasadena City College, CA (26)
- Shasta County, CA (26)
- Alhambra, CA (23)
- Oxnard, CA (21)
- Santa Clara County, CA (21)
- Napa, CA (20)
- San Bruno, CA (19)
- Oakland, CA (19)
- Burbank, CA (18)
- Glendale, CA (18)
Latest matching meetings
Library Trustees to review collections and equity initiatives, elect officers
The Board of Library Trustees is holding a special meeting with a study session on equity, access, and inclusion initiatives and a library collections overview. They will also approve two sets of meeting minutes and select a new Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public hearings or major…
INCO board to finalize 2026 candidate forums for city council races
The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board will meet to finalize plans for its 2026 candidate forums, receive updates on goals and subcommittees, and set the agenda for the next general membership meeting. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings…
HRC to elect vice chair, plan MLK and United Against Hate events
The Human Relations Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect a vice chair, review its accomplishments list for City Council, and plan upcoming community events including the 2027 MLK Parade/Event, the 2026 United Against Hate Week Chalk Art Event, and a possible 2027 Loving Day celebration. The commission will…
Council to hold public hearing on district composition for elections
The Signal Hill City Council will conduct a first public hearing regarding the composition of districts for by-district elections. The meeting also includes presentations on Hispanic Heritage Month and Ranchos Walk.
Council to consider public safety tax district and ADU code update
The Highland City Council will hold a public hearing on forming Community Facilities District No. PS 26-001 to levy a special tax for citywide public safety services, and will consider amending the municipal code to align ADU regulations with state law. The council will also vote on a consent calendar that includes…
ICC Funding Committee to plan Club Rush and elect vice chair
The ASPCC Inter Club Council Funding Committee is meeting to discuss the organization, timeframe, and expectations for Club Rush, scheduled for Sept. 9-10 in the quad. The committee will also elect a vice chair from recognized ICC members to lead when the chair is unavailable. The agenda includes standard procedural…
Youth Commission to elect officers and pick donation drive beneficiaries
The Harry Barovsky Memorial Youth Commission will elect a five-member Executive Board, Chair, and Vice Chair for the 2026-27 term, and will discuss and approve non-profit beneficiaries for donation drives from October through December 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes and…
Board of Ethics to elect officers and review code effectiveness
The Riverside Board of Ethics will elect a chair and vice chair, receive a presentation on a municipal code section prohibiting endorsements for compensation, and conduct an annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. The agenda also includes routine approval of minutes and updates from ad hoc committees.
Board to appoint new Area 3 trustee to fill vacancy
The Escondido Union School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to interview eight candidates for the Area 3 board vacancy. Following the interviews, the board will vote to provisionally appoint a new member and administer the oath of office. An ad hoc committee will also report on the review…
Subcommittee discusses democracy voucher and charter review programs
The Standing Governance Subcommittee will approve minutes from its April 1, 2026 meeting. It will also discuss a virtual tour of the new elections webpage and campaign finance portal. Additionally, the body will discuss a potential democracy voucher program and a comprehensive charter review.
Commission to vote on adding Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to 2027 workplan
The Vallejo Beautification Commission is meeting to consider adding the Downtown Native Garden Youth Stewardship Program to its 2027 workplan. The agenda also includes a presentation on tree selection by Commissioner Weyrich, approval of minutes, and routine reports. Public comment is available in person or via Zoom.
Berkeley candidates must file campaign finance reports under BERA rules
The Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) seminar explains how local candidates and committees must file public disclosure reports for contributions and expenses over $1,000. The Fair Campaign Practices Commission (FCPC) enforces these rules, which include mass mailer requirements and a 6-to-1 public matching fund…
CDBG Committee to elect chair, discuss risk assessment criteria
The Burbank Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Committee will meet to approve minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss implementing risk assessment and rating criteria. Staff will also provide announcements, including a possible presentation on the Downtown Burbank Transit Oriented Development Specific…
INCO board to finalize dates for 2026 candidate forums
The Inter-Neighborhood Council Organization (INCO) Executive Board will hold a special meeting to approve minutes and finalize plans for 2026 candidate forums. The agenda includes a draft proposal for forum dates in September and October, held in the Oxnard Council Chamber. The board will also discuss partnering with…
Commission to consider letter urging City Council to adopt ranked choice voting
The Long Beach Commission for Women and Girls will hear presentations on early childhood education and ranked choice voting, and may approve a letter to City Council recommending adoption of ranked choice voting. The commission will also review a mentorship program list and discuss future priorities.
Council to cancel Nov 3 election and appoint new members
The Hidden Hills City Council will vote to cancel the November 3, 2026, general municipal election for City Council seats and appoint candidates to fill those positions. Additionally, the Council will approve a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment and capital improvement commitment…
Council to cancel Nov 2026 election, appoint members
The Hidden Hills City Council will consider canceling the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and instead appointing candidates to fill the City Council seats. They will also decide whether to send a letter to Southern California Edison requesting a reliability assessment and capital improvement commitment for…
Board to consider eminent domain for Coyote Creek flood project land
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire property from Pedro D. Valdez, Maria C. Valdez, and Tomasa S. Valdez via eminent domain for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. The board will also vote on positions for…
Cultural Arts Commission to review election sticker contest finalists
The Cultural Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with presentations on the July 2026 Art Show awards, the 2026 Jack Drago Youth Art Intern update, and subcommittee reports. They will also consider approving the June 23, 2026 minutes and discuss the finalists for the South San Francisco 2026 Election Sticker…
Board to vote on ADU zoning updates and housing element consistency
The Solano County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two zoning text amendments to update accessory dwelling unit regulations and implement Housing Element programs, aligning with state law. The board will also consider several contracts, including a $128,288 NEOGOV learning management system, a…
Newport Beach Public Facilities Corp to elect officers, review annual finances
The Newport Beach Public Facilities Corporation is holding a regular meeting to elect officers, including Mayor Kleiman as Chair and Mayor Pro Tem Blom as Vice Chair, and to consider routine consent calendar items. The board will receive and file the annual financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2026, and…
Council to vote on SJ Cares expansion, ballot positions, and $10M airport contracts
The San Jose City Council will vote on routine consent items and several notable actions, including expanding the SJ Cares energy discount program to more affordable housing units, taking positions on four statewide ballot measures, and approving contracts for airport planning and a Cherry Ave paving project. The…
Board to consider eminent domain for Coyote Creek flood project
The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a resolution of necessity to acquire property from the Valdez family by eminent domain for the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. The board will also vote on several consent items, including contract amendments…
Council to appoint mayor and District 2 member for upcoming term
The Elk Grove City Council will consider a resolution to appoint the lone nominees for Mayor and Council Member for District 2 for the November 3, 2026 election. The appointments would take effect December 9, 2026. This is a procedural item with no other business on the agenda.
Council to appoint mayor, council member; award $2.29M remediation contract
The Livermore City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: appointing John Marchand as Mayor and Evan Branning as Council Member for District 1, which would cancel the November 3, 2026 election for those uncontested seats; and approving a resolution that rescinds a prior resolution, reallocates…
Council to decide appointment vs. election for two city council seats
The Oakley City Council will consider resolutions regarding the November 3, 2026 election for City Council Districts 2 and 4. The council may appoint sole nominees Hugh Henderson (District 2) and Shannon Shaw (District 4) or direct that elections be held. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.
Council to appoint two members, cancel Nov. 3 election
The Gridley City Council will consider two items at this special meeting. First, it will vote on a resolution to appoint Bruce Johnson and James Roberts to four-year council terms in lieu of the November 3, 2026 election, which would be canceled. Second, it will consider authorizing the city administrator to sign an…
Council to appoint Michael J. Mandy as City Clerk, cancel November election
The Antioch City Council will consider a resolution to appoint Michael J. Mandy as City Clerk and cancel the November 3, 2026, election for that office, since he was the only candidate nominated. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss two existing lawsuits. The meeting includes a public comment period…
Council hosts candidate briefing for Nov. 3, 2026 election
The City Council is holding a study session to brief candidates for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election on election procedures, campaign requirements, and deadlines. The public may comment during this item. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is otherwise procedural boilerplate.
Council to decide appointment vs. election for two city council seats
The Oakley City Council will consider whether to appoint sole nominees or hold elections for City Council Districts 2 and 4 in the November 3, 2026 election. The agenda includes resolutions to appoint Hugh Henderson (District 2) and Shannon Shaw (District 4), or alternatively, to direct elections for those districts…
Council to cancel Nov. 3 election, appoint two members
The Rolling Hills Estates City Council is holding a special meeting with two new business items. The Council will consider adopting Resolution No. 2640 to cancel the November 3, 2026 general municipal election and appoint Britt Huff and Lisa Van Ingen Pope to four-year terms. The Council will also discuss proposed…
Council to decide whether to appoint two candidates or hold November election
The Hillsborough City Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointing Jeff Baxter and Leslie Marden Ragsdale to fill two City Council seats, rather than holding the November 3, 2026 election. Only two candidates filed nomination papers, so the Council may either appoint them or proceed with the election…
Council to decide whether to cancel election for two unopposed council districts
The Temecula City Council is holding a special meeting to consider appointing the lone candidates for Districts 1 and 3 and canceling the November 3, 2026, election for those seats. If the council takes no action, the election will proceed. The agenda contains only this single business item.
Council to decide election outcome for Districts 1, 2, and 3
The Yuba City Council is holding a special meeting to consider action under Elections Code Section 10229 for Council Districts 1, 2, and 3. The council may appoint nominated candidates, direct an election, or take no action. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with public comment and standard meeting formalities.
Dixon transportation panel to review 5-year traffic projects and transit updates
The Dixon Transportation Advisory Commission is meeting to elect a chair and vice chair, approve prior minutes, and discuss several transportation items. New business includes a review of the 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) traffic/transit-related projects, an annual update on the Golden Pass Readi-Ride…
Berkeley outlines campaign finance rules and public matching funds for 2026 elections
This is an informational agenda for a seminar on the Berkeley Election Reform Act (BERA) and public financing for the 2026 election cycle. It explains campaign filing requirements, the 6-to-1 public matching funds program, and how to file reports online. No decisions are being made; the meeting is educational.
Council to review objective design standards for residential projects
The Aliso Viejo City Council will hold a study session to review and provide feedback on objective design standards for qualifying residential projects. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a martial arts studio, a discussion on an uncontested District 4 council seat, and…
Council to cancel November election, appoint unopposed candidates
This is a special City Council meeting with one substantive item: a resolution to appoint candidates for City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer and cancel the November 3, 2026 general municipal election for those offices. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, roll call, public comment…
Council to consider canceling Nov. 3, 2026 election, appointing candidates
The Morro Bay City Council is holding a special meeting to consider canceling the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election and instead appointing the nominated candidates to office. The recommended action is to adopt Resolution No. 46-26, which would make the appointments in lieu of holding the election. The…
Council appoints five officials, canceling the November 3, 2026 municipal election
The Tehachapi City Council is meeting to adopt a resolution appointing the only nominated candidates to open city offices. This action cancels the scheduled General Municipal Election for November 3, 2026, saving the city an estimated $30,000 in election costs. The agenda contains no other substantive items…