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.
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.
The City of Imperial’s next election will be Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The election will include two City Council seats – Robert Amparano and Katie Burnworth.
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
Polling place information can be obtained by contacting the Imperial County Election Department.
Become a Poll Worker
Poll workers are needed to set up the polls, provide assistance to 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.
Temporary Political Signs [pdf]