Welcome to the City of Imperial’s Municipal Election webpage.
The City of Imperial is a General Law City. The conduct of elections for General Law cities is established by the State of California Elections Code and may be supplemented by City rules and regulations, such as campaign ordinances. The City’s General Municipal elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Other special elections may be called from time to time by the City Council. City Council members are elected at-large for a four-year term. The Council members serve staggered terms, i.e. two or three seats are open each election cycle. The office of the City Clerk is also an elected position for a four-year term. The positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore are ceremonial in nature and not directly elected. The City Council selects the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore amongst themselves and the positions typically serve a calendar year.
2024 Election Notices and Updates
August 22, 2024 – Council Appointments in Lieu of Election
August 15, 2024 – Notice There Are Not More Candidates Than Offices to be Elected
August 5, 2024 – Public Notice Pursuant to CA Elections Code 10224.5
July 3, 2024 – City of Imperial Notice of Election
Eligibility
To be eligible to run for office, a candidate must be 18 years of age, and a registered voter in the City of Imperial at their current address.
Filing obligations
Candidates who intend to file nomination papers may incur filing obligations prior to the nomination period.
Form 501 – Candidate Intention Statement – must be filed before soliciting or receiving any contributions or before making expenditures on behalf of a candidacy.
Polling Places
The City of Imperial will have a polling location at the Imperial Council Chambers located at 200 West 9th Street and will be open from 8:00am – 8:00pm the day of the election.
For questions regarding polling sites please contact the Imperial County Registrar of Voters/Elections Department at (442) 265-1060.
Become a Poll Worker
Poll workers are needed to set up the polls, aid voters, and conduct poll closing procedures. If you are interested in becoming a poll worker for this election, please contact the Imperial County Election Department (442) 265-1060.
Temporary Political Signs [pdf]
