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November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
 

General Municipal Elections are held in the City of Downey on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years.

The next General Municipal Election will take place on November 3, 2026. The offices to be filled at the General Municipal Election are for two (2) members of the Downey City Council, one from District 2, and one from District 4, for a four (4) year term of office.

In order for a person to be eligible for candidacy for the office of Council Member, Downey City Charter Section 501 requires a person to be a registered voter and be a resident of the District for thirty (30) days prior to the first day which candidates for office are permitted to file Nomination documents. Prior to issuing Nomination documents, the voter registration of all prospective candidates will be verified by the Downey City Clerk with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder. 

The Nomination period for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Elections begins on Monday, July 13, 2026, and ends on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. If a qualified incumbent of the City does not file Nomination documents by 5 p.m. on August 7, 2026, the Nomination period is extended until Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 5 p.m. for any other candidate.
Appointments are required to obtain and file Nomination documents. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280, to schedule an appointment during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (City Hall is closed on Fridays). The City Clerk’s Office will remain open on Friday, November 7, 2026, the last day of the Nomination period, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office on that day by telephone for assistance.

Notice of City Election November 3, 2026

Voter Registration Information

To be eligible to vote in California you must:

  • Be a United States Citizen
  • Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the election
  • Be a resident of the State of California
  • Not be in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony

Register to Vote  or visit the Downey City Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to obtain a voter registration form. Persons 17 years of age may pre-register to vote.

Verify your voter registration status here.  

To request a one-time or permanent Vote by Mail Ballot here.

Visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk website for more Voting & Elections Information or contact the Downey City Clerk’s Office at (562) 904-7280.

Form 460 Committee Campaign Statements

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Form 806 Public Official Appointments

The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) requires each agency to post a single Form 806 (FPPC Regulation 18702.5).  Form 806 reports additional compensation that officials receive when appointing themselves to positions on other boards, commissions or committees of a public agency, special district, and joint power agency/authorities.  Each agency must post a single Form 806 listing all paid appointed positions including the date appointed, length of term and stipend amount.

Form 806 - 2012 to present

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