It is the duty of the City Clerk to conduct local elections in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Chula Vista consolidates with statewide elections in March or June* and November of each even numbered year. As of 2016, Councilmembers are elected by district. The Mayor and City Attorney continue to be elected at large. The two candidates who receive the most votes in the March or June* election participate in a runoff in November. If there are two or fewer candidates for any seat, the election for that seat will be held in November. In November, the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected. The term for each position is four years, and there is a limit of two consecutive terms.  

*On September 18, 2020 SB 970 was approved enacting legislation to change the date of the statewide direct primary to the first Tuesday after the first Monday in June in even-numbered years in which there is no presidential primary.

CITY COUNCIL DISTRICTS

Councilmembers are elected by district as of 2016.

• District Map | Find Your District
• Development of Council Districts

CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS

• Access information regarding Campaign Disclosure Statement

REGISTER TO VOTE

• Online registration available:  Register to Vote
• Registration forms are also available in the Office of the City Clerk and at all Chula Vista Public Library branches.
• Voter information, including polling locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters' website.

OTHER ELECTION INFORMATION

• Learn more about running for office
• View Historic Election Results
• Running for Office Information
  

ELECTION RULES AND REGULATIONS

• California Elections Code
• Political Reform Act of 1974
• City Charter
• Chula Vista Fine Assessment and Wavier Policy for Late Filings of Campaign Statements
• Chula Vista Municipal Code Chapter 2.52 (Campaign Contributions)
• Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.52.125 (Electronic Filing of Campaign Disclosure Statements)

Political Sign Regulations

• Summary of Chula Vista Sign Regulations
• Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 19.60.600(K) (Political Signs)
• Chula Vista City Council Policy No. 465-02 (Signs)

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