November 3, 2026 General Election

Claremont is a General Law City governed by a five-member City Council. City Councilmembers are elected by geographically defined districts, each for four-year terms. The elections coincide with the Statewide General Election, held in November of even-numbered years. City Councilmembers are non-partisan positions and do not have term limits. Terms are staggered, so that two seats are voted on during one election cycle and three seats during the next cycle. The next City Council election for Districts 2, 3, and 4 will take place on November 3, 2026.

Nominations for Members of the City Council - Districts 2, 3 & 4

Pursuant to Election Code Section 10224.5, notice is hereby given that the following offices are to be filled at the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. 

 District  Office
 2  Member of the City Council 
 3  Member of the City Council
 4  Member of the City Council 

The nomination period for this election will be July 13, 2026 - August 10, 2026, during normal City Hall business hours. If you have any questions about running for City Council, please contact the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@claremontca.gov.

Election for Members of the City Council - Districts 2, 3 & 4

In February 2019, the City transitioned from at-large elections to a district-based election system. The by-district system divides the City into five geographic areas. Voters will select one Council candidate from their district every four years. Terms for Claremont City Council Districts 2, 3, and 4 are set to expire in November 2026. A General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026, and these seats will be open to eligible candidates. Councilmembers with terms expiring are Jed Leano (District 2), Jennifer Stark (District 3), and Ed Reece (District 4). 

Voters will vote for ONE City Council Candidate from their District ONLY.

District 2 Candidates (as they appear on ballot)  District 3 Candidates (as they appear on ballot) District 4 Candidates (as they appear on ballot
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In early 2022, the City went through the process of redrawing district boundary lines as required by las following a Federal Census to ensure voting district remain equitably population balanced. This created slightly adjusted district boundaries. Map 203, adopted March 22, 2022, is the current City District Map. Below is a link to the Interactive District Map, where a voter can look up the City Council district in which they reside and an image of the map for general reference. 

Candidate Resources

  1. Candidate Calendar(PDF, 207KB)
  2. 2026 Candidate Filing Guide - To Be Provided
  3. Claremont Campaign Contributions Limit Ordinance(PDF, 8KB)
  4. Taxpayer Protection Act(PDF, 128KB)
  5. California Fair Political Practices Commission Manual 2 (Local Candidates Campaign Disclosure Manual)(PDF, 8MB)
  6. 11/3/26 - LA County Municipal Information Handbook
  7. California Fair Political Practices Commission Candidate's Toolkit
  8. Placement of Political Signs (City, State)(PDF, 157KB)
  9. Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk
  10. California Secretary of State
  11. Fair Political Practices Commission Political Reform Act
  12. FPPC Tutorial for Candidates & Treasurers PowerPoint(PDF, 2MB)
  13. FPPC Tutorial for Candidates & Treasurers (Video)

11/3/26 ELECTION KEY DATES

DATE EVENT/REQUIREMENT
July 13 - August 10, 2026

NOMINATION PERIOD

Between these dates, candidates may obtain nomination materials and file nomination documents with the City Clerk with a scheduled appointment. Call (909) 399-5461 or (909) 399-5463.
 August 11 - 12, 2026

EXTENDED NOMINATON PERIOD

Candidate filing period is extended ONLY if an incumbent eligible for re-election does not file nomination documents prior to 6 PM on August 10, 2026. Incumbents are not eligible to file during the extended period.
For 10 Days Following Close of Nominations

PUBLIC EXAMINATION PERIOD

Public review period for candidate statements and ballot designations. 
August 13, 2026 

RANDOMIZED ALPHABET DRAWING

Secretary of State randomized alphabetical draw for candidate name order appearance on the ballot. 

Early October

MAILING OF SAMPLE BALLOT BOOKS AND VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS

Sample ballot books and vote by mail ballots will be mailed by the County Registrar/Recorder. 

October 24, 2026 - November 3, 2026

 

VOTE CENTERS OPEN

Early voting will be available at designated locations weekdays and weekends at any vote center located in Los Angeles County. 
October 19, 2026

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO RECEIVE A VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT

Note: Same day voter registration will be available at any vote center located in Los Angeles County.

 
 November 3, 2026

ELECTION DAY

Vote centers will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM for voting of vote by mail ballot drop off.
 November 17, 2026 REQUESTED DEADLINE TO REMOVE CAMPAIGN SIGNAGE
 December 2026 (Council Meeting date TBD)

CERTIFICATION OF RESULTS

Certificate of election results and installation of newly elected officials. 
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