Candidate Statement Deposit
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Seat
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Estimated Cost**
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Mayor and City Attorney
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$2,900
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City Councilmember, District 1
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$1,700 |
| City Councilmember, District 2 |
$1,600
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**The estimated cost of Candidate's Statement is due at time of filing. If the final cost is less than the estimate, the difference will be refunded to the candidate. If the final cost is more than the estimate, the candidate will be required to pay the difference.
Pay Candidate Statement Deposit Online
Candidate Forms & Other Resources
2026 Campaign Contribution Limits
- Contribution from a person to Candidates for City Council District Seats - $800.00
- Contribution from a person to Candidates for Citywide Seats (Mayor or City Attorney) - $1,200.00
- Contribution from Organizations and Political Party Committee $2,950.00
Contribution limits are for a single election contest. More information about local campaign contribution regulations can be found in the Chula Vista Campaign Contribution Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 2.52).
Available Trainings - FPPC / Candidate Filings
- July 14 - Candidate/Treasurer, Register here
- July 16 - Completing FPPC Campaign Forms 460/497, Register here
- July 23 - Campaign Filing Officers, Register here
Recorded trainings are also available on the FPPC's website.
