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Published Public Notices

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LEGAL NOTICES PUBLISHED

ENGLISH	NOTICE OF ELECTION	NOTICE OF MEASURE TO BE VOTED ON	NOTICE TO VOTERS OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS	NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
SPANISH	NOTIFICACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN	AVISO DE MEDIDA A VOTAR	AVISO A LOS ELECTORES SOBRE LA FECHA DESPUÉS DE LA CUAL NO SE PODRÁ	AVISO DE NOMINADOS PARA CARGOS PÚBLICOS
FILIPINO	PAUNAWA NG HALALAN	PAUNAWA NG PANUKALANG PAGBOBOTOHAN	PAUNAWA SA MGA BOTANTE TUNGKOL SA PETSA NG PAGTATAPOS NG	PAUNAWA NG MGA NOMINE PARA SA PUBLIC OFFICE
CHINESE	选举通知	关于将对其进行投票的提案通知	给选民关于向市府书记官提交	公职提名人公告
VIETNAMESE	THÔNG BÁO VỀ BẦU CỬ	THÔNG BÁO VỀ DỰ LUẬT SẼ ĐƯỢC BỎ PHIẾU	THÔNG BÁO CHO CỬ TRI VỀ THỜI HẠN SAU ĐÓ CÁC LẬP LUẬN	THÔNG BÁO VỀ CÁC ỨNG CỬ VIÊN CHỨC VỤ CÔNG

Calendar of Events

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IMPORTANT DATES

July 13 - August 7	Candidate Filing - Nomination Period
July 31	Semi-Annual Filing Due (Form 460/470)
August 7	Candidate Withdrawal
August 8 - August 12	Nomination Extension Period (If incumbent doesn't file)
September 14	Sample Ballots Mailed to Voters
September 24	Campaign Disclosure - 1st Pre-Election Deadline
October 19	Last Day to Register to Vote
October 22	Second Pre-Election Campaign Statements Due - FPPC Regulation
October	Select Vote Centers and the Registrar's Office open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Election Day
November	All Vote Centers open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3	Election Day!!
December	Deadline for the Registrar to certify the Election (Cities certify their elections after this date)

FPPC Candidate Committee's and Political Action Committee's

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 Page Translation in Espanol | Filipino

All Contributions to Candidates and Current Elected Officials are required to self-report a Declaration of Campaign Contribution to a Councilmember of more than $500 within the past year (effective Jan 1, 2025).
This report may be included on the Public Comment Speaker Slip to be completed prior to the City Council Meeting.

Please contact the City Clerk with any questions regarding this requirement. clerk@nationalcityca.gov

Access to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) - Campaign Disclosures

FAQ's

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Q Nomination Papers – Who may sign?

A Any person residing within the City of National City and registered to vote in National City may sign a Candidate’s Nomination Papers, including the Candidate may sign their own Nomination Papers. Elections Code 10220.

**If Candidate is running for a seat representing a District, the person signing the nomination papers must also live and be a registered voter within that same District.

Q Do I have to live in the District to Sign Nomination Papers for a Candidate?

A Yes, unless it is for the Candidate for Mayor who represents the City at-large.

Q Can I sign more than one set of Nomination Papers?

A No. If you do, the first Candidate to be qualified will use your signature and any others will be invalid.

Q Can someone else pick up my nomination papers?

A Yes, with a signed authorization. However, you will be required to be in person to submit your Nomination Papers.

Q Are the Mayoral and City Council positions partisan or non-partisan?

A City elected positions are non-partisan, meaning candidates do not have to declare a political party in order to run for office. Elections Code 334

Q Nomination Papers – How many signatures are required?

A A minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30. Elections Code 10220.

Q Do I have to wait until the nomination filing deadline to turn in my nomination petition and other forms?

A No, you may turn in the forms as soon as they are complete during the nomination period. Candidates are encouraged to make an appointment with the City Clerk to file nomination papers. Candidate Statements are confidential until the conclusion of the nomination period. Make appointment with the City Clerk to submit petition and other paperwork. It is all received at the same time.

Q If I have turned in my Nomination Paper and I want to obtain additional signatures can I get it back?

A Once a Nomination Paper is filed with the Elections Official (City Clerk), the Nomination Paper may not be returned to the candidate to obtain additional signatures. Elections Code 10221

Q What are the dates for the Nomination Filing Period?

A Not before 113 days prior to the Election and not later than 88 days prior to the Election. Contact the City Clerk’s Office for dates and deadlines. (e.g. July 13 through August 7, 2026)

Vote

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REGISTER TO VOTE

If you have moved or changed your name since the last election you must re-register to vote in the next election. Registration is due 15 days prior to an election.

Online registration available: Register to Vote

Voter information, including polling locations, and frequently asked questions can be found on the Registrar of Voters' website .

Check your Voter Registration

Voting Options – By Mail – Vote Center

My Life My Vote – Spanish

My Life My Vote – Vietnamese

My Life My Vote – Filipino

My Life My Vote – Chinese

ALS Guide to California Voter Registration

Pre-Registration

If you are 16-17 years of age, you are now able to pre-register to vote in the State of California. This means when you turn 18 you will already be registered and can vote in the election following your 18th birthday.

The new online pre-registration applies to California youth who are 16 or 17 and meet the following criteria:

A United States citizen and a resident of California,
Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (for more information on the rights of people who have been incarcerated, please see the Secretary of State's Voting Rights: Persons with a Criminal History), and
Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (for more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship).

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Elections by District

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District Elections
Interactive District Map

Current City Council:

Elected At-Large: Mayor Ron Morrison
Elected District 1: Councilmember Luz Molina (Term expires November, 2026)
Elected District 3: Councilmember Ditas Yamane (Term expires November, 2026)

Elected At-Large: Councilmember Marcus Bush (Term expires November, 2028)
Elected At-Large: Councilmember Jose Rodriguez (Term expires November, 2028)

Every ten years, local governments use new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. Assembly Bill 849 (2019) requires cities and counties to engage communities in the districting process by holding public hearings and/or workshops and conducting public outreach, including to non-English-speaking communities.

On December 21, 2021, the National City Council voted to change the way City Council members are elected, transitioning from at-large elections for City Council members, creating districts within the city and adopting a district boundary map. The City of National City began the districting process using the 2020 federal census data.

Several public hearings were held from January through early 2022. The final map incorporates the public’s input and defines the four (4) City district boundaries. The district boundary lines will impact how residents elect their Council members for the next 10 years.

Measures on Ballot

City Ordinance Regarding Election

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EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025

All Contributions to Candidates and Current Elected Officials are required to self-report a Declaration of Campaign Contribution to a Councilmember of more than $500 within the past year (effective Jan 1, 2025).
This report may be included on the Public Comment Speaker Slip to be completed prior to the City Council Meeting.

Please contact the City Clerk with any questions regarding this requirement. mailto:clerk@nationalcityca.gov

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