Elections

The City Council consists of five Council Members (Council seats 1 through 4 and the Mayor's Seat). The term of office for each member is four years, and there is a limit of two consecutive terms for each position. The City Council of the City of Chula Vista serves its community at-large - there are no districts within the City.

Chula Vista consolidates its General Municipal Elections with the Statewide Primary Elections. In order to be elected to the City Council, a majority vote of the people of the City is required. If a candidate does not receive a majority (50% plus one vote of all votes cast), then a special run-off election is held, and the candidate with the highest number of votes is elected.

It is the duty of the City Clerk to conduct Municipal Elections in accordance with the City Charter, the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, the Elections Code, and the Political Reform Act of 1974.

The City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted a Campaign Contribution Ordinance, which can be viewed here or in Chapter 2.52 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.

Next Election

Chula Vista’s next General Municipal Election will be consolidated with the statewide primary election on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. The election is for the purpose of selecting a Mayor, two Councilmembers (for Seats #1 and #2), and a City Attorney.

The nomination period for the election is Monday, February 15 through Friday, March 12, 2010.  During this period, declared and prospective candidates need to schedule a meeting with the City Clerk to obtain nomination papers and other election-related materials. Nomination papers and all other materials must be returned to the City Clerk by March 12, 2010.

The deadline to register to vote in any election is 15 days prior to the election. Registration forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk, as well as on Registar of Voters' website, Voter Registration.

Voter information, including polling locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters' website, Registrar of Voters.

For additional information regarding municipal elections, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 691-5041.

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