City of Downey, CA
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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, for two (2) Members of the City Council (one seat) from District No. 2 and 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 Papers. Prior to issuing Nomination Papers, the voter registration of all prospective candidates will be verified by the Downey City Clerk with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.
To make an appointment to file for candidacy, please contact the City Clerk's office at (562) 904-7280, during the nomination period.
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
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.
- 2024 Form 806
- 2023 Form 806
- 2022 Form 806
- 2021 Form 806
- 2020 Form 806
- 2019 Form 806
- 2018 Form 806
- 2017 Form 806
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