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

Notice of Election Legal Ad(PDF, 52KB)

Notice of Offices and Nominations(PDF, 46KB)

Candidate Filing Status

Candidates for districts 2,3, and 4 may pull nomination papers from July 13, 2026 to Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6 PM. If an incumbent who is eligible to run does not file, the deadline will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6 PM.The City Clerk's Office will be updating the Candidate Filing Status weekly during the filing period.

(PDF, 94KB)Candidate Filing Status - July 29, 2026(PDF, 92KB)

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).

Running For Office

Terms for Claremont City Council Districts 2, 3, and 4 are set to expire in November 2026. These seats will be open to eligible candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. Councilmembers with terms expiring are Ed Reece (District 2), Jennifer Stark (District 3), and Jed Leano (District 4). City Council terms are for four years.

Interactive District Map. Verify your Council District by address.

The 2026 Candidate Filing Guide(PDF, 29MB) provides an overview of the major provisions related to the election process as outlined in State and local law.

Eligibility to Run for Claremont City Council

A citizen of the United States
At least 18 years of age
A resident and qualified elector of your district, for at least 30 days immediately preceding the issuance of nomination paper.

Nomination Period

The nomination period will open on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 7 AM and close on Monday, August 10, 2026 at 6 PM. If an incumbent who is eligible to run does not file, the deadline will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 6 PM.

The candidate packet to run for office will be given when nomination papers are issued. The candidate packet will include, but not be limited to the following material, which will be filed by candidates during the nomination period:

Nomination Paper (To be provided by the City Clerk’s office)
Affidavit of Nominee and Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance(PDF, 668KB)
Ballot Designation Worksheet(PDF, 274KB)
Transliteration Form(PDF, 1MB)
Form 700: Statement of Economic Interes(PDF, 371KB) t (To be filed on-line with the FPPC)
Code of Fair Campaign Practices Form(PDF, 149KB) (optional)
Candidate’s Statement and deposit as listed on the fee schedule(PDF, 5MB) (optional)
Request for Confidential Voter Status(PDF, 191KB) (Optional)

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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Find Your District

Interactive District Map

Candidate Resources

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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