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Westminster Nomination Period Opens Monday for November 2026 General Election

 

by: Westmkinster PIO
Published: July 13, 2026

 

WESTMINSTER...As the November 3, 2026, general election approaches, the City of Westminster will begin accepting nomination papers starting this Monday, July 13. Candidates can file for mayor and two council member seats, representing Districts 1 and 4. All three seats carry four-year terms.

The deadline to file completed paperwork is Friday, August 7, at 5 p.m. Nomination papers must be filed with the City Clerk's Office by appointment only. To schedule an appointment for issuance of a candidate packet and nomination papers, call the City Clerk's Office at 714-548-3237 or email CityClerkCSR@westminster-ca.gov.

Who can run for office?

To qualify as a candidate, residents must:

• Be a registered voter at their current residence in the City of Westminster
• Reside in the district they wish to represent (District 1 or District 4)
• Be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old
• Not be disqualified from holding office under the U.S. Constitution or California law

Residents can click here to confirm which district they live in.

Before soliciting or receiving campaign contributions, candidates must first file a Statement of Intention (FPPC Form 501) with the City Clerk's Office. Additional filing requirements may apply depending on the amount of contributions anticipated. For questions, contact the City Clerk's Office at 714-548-3237.

Not registered to vote?

Residents can register through the Orange County Registrar of Voters at 714-567-7600, or online at ocvote.gov or sos.ca.gov.

For more information on the nomination process, including qualifications, write-in candidacy, and supporting documents, please visit westminster-ca.gov/election.

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