Prospective Election Candidates

Glendora Municipal Elections

General Municipal Elections in the City of Glendora are conducted on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years to coincide with the statewide elections.  The City of Glendora is divided into five Council districts, and each Councilmember is elected by the voters residing within a specific geographic Council district area in incorporated areas of Glendora.

District Candidate Information

  • District 1 - November 3, 2026
  • District 2 - 2028
  • District 3 - 2028
  • District 4 - November 3, 2026
  • District 5 - 2028 

Information for Prospective Candidates

City Council District Seats Up for Election in 2026

The terms for Glendora City Council Districts 1 and 4 are set to expire in November 2026 and these seats will be open for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.  The term for each Council seat is four years and there are no term limit provisions for serving on the Glendora City Council.

Eligibility Requirements

To hold an elective office, you must be a United States citizen, 18 years or older, be a registered voter of the city, and reside within the Candidate Specific Council District at the time of nomination paper is issued and for the duration of the term. To start the process, please fill out the Prospective Candidate Verification Form and submit to the City Clerk to verify eligibility to run for an open seat.

IMPORTANT LINKS

City Council Candidate Resources

The intent is to provide potential candidates with an overview of the election process and an idea of what it entails to run for an elected City seat.

Members of the public who are not interested in running for public office but would like to know more about the election are welcome to view the information below.

Qualifications

Any member of the public who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the State from holding a civil office and meets the requirements below may run for public office in the City of Glendora.

  • Be at least eighteen years of age
  • Be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California and incorporated areas of City of Glendora
  • Be a registered voter of the City of Glendora
  • Reside within the Candidate Specific Council District at the time the nomination paper is issued and for the duration of your term.

A Candidate registration and qualification is required to be submitted and approved by the City Clerk before nomination papers can be pulled. Nomination papers will not be issued if the candidate is not a registered voter. (California Elections Code ["E.C."] §201.)

Campaign Disclosure

Individuals who intend to run for office must file Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) forms with the City Clerk's Office before soliciting any campaign contributions or making any campaign expenditures.

Raising and Spending Money

You can learn about campaign financing and the necessary forms in the links below.

Campaign Contribution Limits

Pursuant to Assembly Bill 571 (Stats. 2019, Ch. 556, AB 571 Mullin), beginning January 1, 2021, a state campaign contribution limit will by default apply to city and county candidates when the city or county has not already enacted a contribution limit on such candidates. Because the City of Glendora has not enacted contribution limits, these limits will apply to all candidates running for City offices within the City of Glendora. These contribution limits do not apply to special or school District candidates. Along with the new campaign contribution limit, there are related provisions that formerly applied only to state level candidates that will now apply to city and county candidates.

Contribution limits can be found in Regulation 18545(a)2 and on the FPPC website. The default limit for contributions to city and county candidates subject to AB 571 for 2023-2024 is set at $5,500 per election.

Important Deadlines

Pre-nomination Workshop for Potential Glendora City Council Candidates

  • To Be Announced (TBA)
  • Join the Glendora City Clerk team as they host an informational session for anyone interested in running for a Glendora City Council seat. Additional information coming soon.

Nomination Period

  • TBA 2026

Nomination Extension Period (If Applicable)

  • TBA 2026

Randomized Alphabet Drawing by Secretary of State

  • TBA 2026

Mailing of Vote-by-mail (VBM) Ballots

  • TBA 2026

Election Date

  • November 3, 2026

Glendora City Council Certification Election Results and Administer Oath of Office

  • December 8, 2026

Residents interested in running for office are encouraged to attend the pre-nomination workshop. For additional information contact the City Clerk's Office at CouncilElections@CityOfGlendora.gov. The City Clerk offers appointments to discuss the prospect of running for office with any interested resident.