General Election Information
Next Scheduled City Council Election: November 4, 2008
Deadline to Register to Vote: October 20, 2008
Register to Vote (Click Here)
Click here to view candidate information on the Registrar of Voter's Website.
Notice of Nominees and Ballot Titles (English)
Notice of Election (Nomination Period)
Notice of Election (Ballot Measures)
The City of Irvine has implemented the Irvine Democracy Project: Vote 2008 program to encourage all Irvine citizens who are eligible, to register to vote and fully participate in the democratic process.
Click on the appropriate language link for information on the City-wide mail-out conducted in January, 2008: English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.
Three elections will take place in 2008. Be an informed voter and vote your entire ballot. The ballots will include elections for important federal, state and local offices and measures that could impact your taxes, legal rights and our community’s quality of life. The Statewide Presidential Primary was held on February 5, 2008. The Statewide Primary was held on June 3, 2008.
In addition, on June 3, 2008, the City conducted a Special Election and as a result, Measure "H," the Irvine City Council Ethical Public Service Ordinance passed. Measure "H", adopted as Initiative Ordinance 08-03 represents Irvine Municipal Code Section 1-6-104 and 1-6-110, a portion of Irvine's Ethics Ordinance No. 06-01. The measure prohibits elected officials and their executive assistants, and appointed Commissioners from lobbying for compensated employment or service on behalf of a private individual or organization before any local public agency in Orange County. In addition, the measure prevents the same individuals from having a personal investment or monetary interest in City contracts.
General municipal elections are held in the City of Irvine on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Other municipal elections or special elections may be called from time to time by the City Council. The next General Municipal Election wil be held Tuesday, November 4, 2008.
The City Council is made up of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, for a total of five members. These positions are elected by Irvine citizens at large, every two years. The offices of Mayor and City Council are non-partisan.
The Mayor serves a term of two years, while City Councilmembers each serve a term of four years. The Mayor and City Councilmembers may serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The terms of the Councilmembers are staggered. Click on the Notice of Election above for more information on candidate filing.
ELECTION HOTLINE: The City has an Election Hotline containing information in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese. Please call (949)724-6215 and follow the voice prompts for information in the desired language.
LOBBYIST AND ETHICS INFORMATION: The City of Irvine adopted lobbying and ethics regulations in 2006. For more information click here.
Click on the following link to view a list of open campaign committees: CURRENT CAMPAIGN FILERS
