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General Municipal Elections are held in the City of Pomona on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Other municipal elections, or Special Elections, may be called by the City Council.
Primary Municipal Elections, per the City Charter, are held in the City of Pomona on the date that Los Angeles County holds its Primary Elections. In a Presidential election year, the Primary is held on the first Tuesday in March. In a Mid-term election year, the Primary is held on the first Tuesday in June.
The Pomona City Council is made up of a Mayor and six Councilmembers, for a total of seven members. Each election, three Councilmembers are elected to the City Council. The Mayor is elected every four years. Councilmembers are elected only by the registered voters of their own district and must reside in that district. The Mayor is elected at-large. The offices of Mayor and City Council are non-partisan. All offices are elected for a four-year term.
The City of Pomona consolidates its elections with Los Angeles County. Voting information including voter registration status can be found on the Elections Information page on the LA County Registrar-Recorder website.
LA County uses Vote Centers instead of precinct polling places. Voters can cast a ballot in-person at ANY Vote Center in the County up to 10 days earlier than Election Day in some locations. Vote Center Information
California Assembly Bill 37 now requires all registered voters receive a vote by mail ballot. You may return your ballot by mail, to any vote by mail ballot drop box, or at any Vote Center. Vote by Mail information
Upcoming Elections:
June 2, 2026 Primary Election-Districts 2, 3, 5
- Nomination Period: Monday, February 9, 2026-Friday, March 6, 2026
November 3, 2026 General Election
How to Run for Local Office
File a Candidate Intention Statement Form 501 with the City Clerk's office. This can be done at any time. There is no fee to file this form.
File a Statement of Organization Recipient Committee Form 410 with the Secretary of State along with the $50 filing fee. This process creates your committee and the Secretary of State will issue you a committee ID number needed for your campaign reporting. This process is required if you intend to raise contributions totaling $2000 or more in a calendar year for your campaign. This form can be filed any time prior to reaching the $2000 threshold but must be filed within 10 days of reaching the threshold. You must provide a courtesy copy to the City Clerk's office.
File your nomination papers during the designated nomination period for the election. Please check with the City Clerk's office for these dates.
Campaign Reporting Requirements for Candidates
Candidates and office holders are required to comply with federal, state, and local campaign finance laws, as well as disclose their economic interests. They must file periodic reports on a schedule established by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
The FPPC has a toolkit for new candidates and is located here:
The FPPC provides free, expert advice at their toll free number (866) ASK-FPPC (275-3772) or you may go to their website at www.fppc.ca.gov. All campaign forms and most manuals and instructions are available on the FPPC website.
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