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 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, available in Chapter 2.52 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code.
YOUR VOTE COUNTS! Register to Vote
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, at all Chula Vista Public Library branches, as well as on Registar of Voters' website, Voter Registration.
Remember, you must re-register if you have moved or changed your name.
Next Election - June 5, 2012
Chula Vista’s next Election will be held June 5, 2012, and will be for City Council Seats 3 and 4.
Voter Information
Polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. on June 5, 2012.
Voter information, including polling locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters' website, Registrar of Voters.
Running for Office
For additional information regarding municipal elections, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 691-5041.
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