On November 18, 2025, the City Council adopted a resolution calling and giving notice of an all-mail ballot election for the election of one City Council Member.

Resolution No. 2025-031

The City's General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to elect one (1) City Council Member for a full term of five years. 

Notice of Election (Aviso de Elección)

Congratulations on making the choice to serve your community!

One seat on the City Council is open for election. 

Pursuant to Section 3.2 Powers - of the City of Vernon Charter:

No person shall be eligible to hold the office of Council member unless he or she has resided in the City of Vernon and been registered to vote for at least 30 consecutive calendar days immediately preceding the date nomination papers are issued to such person by the City Clerk, and remains a resident and registered voter continuously in the City until the election and throughout his or her term as Councilmember.

NOMINATION PERIOD

The nomination period runs through Monday, December 22, 2025 - Tuesday, January 20, 2026. 

Persons interested in running for office may schedule an appointment to obtain and submit filing materials from the City Clerk by calling the City Clerk Department at (323)583-8811 x546 or emailing cityclerk@cityofvernonca.gov. 

To declare your intention to run in the April 2026 General Municipal Election you, must do the following:

File the Candidate Intention Statement - FPPC Form 501

• FPPC FORM 501

Determine how much money you intend to raise for your campaign.

 If you raise $2,000 or more, you will need to complete and submit a Statement of Organization Recipient Committee - FPPC Form 410

• FPPC Form 410

If you raise or spend less than $2,000 during the calendar year, you will need to complete and Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement - FPPC Form 470

• FPPC Form 470

Certified List of Qualified Candidates for the City of Vernon General Municipal Election 

Assembly Bill (AB) 1392 (C. 300, Stats. of 2025) added Elections Code section 2166.9, which makes the residence address, telephone number, and email address listed on the affidavit of voter registration for an elected official or candidate confidential. 

A candidate who does not wish to have "confidential voter status" may opt out when filing their Declaration of Candidacy provided by the elections official. 

The Candidate Examination Public Examination Period is from January 21, 2026, to February 2, 2026. 

Voter Registration: California Secretary of State

Military and Oversees Voters

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)