City Clerk's Office
Election Information
Election results for the November 6, 2012 Election were certified by the Elk Grove City Council
by 
Resolution No. 2012-215 on December 12, 2012.
The Next Elk Grove General Municipal Election
is November 4, 2014
Offices to be Filled:
Three (3) offices are up for election November 4, 2014:
- Mayor - one position, the Term of office is two (2) years, commencing with the certification of the election results by the City Council.
- Council Members, two positions, for Residency District 2 and District 4 (the district map can be viewed online) - the Term of office is four (4) years, commencing with the certification of the election results by the City Council.
Candidate Qualifications:
Candidates interested in running for Elk Grove public office must meet the following requirements established by the State of California Elections and Government Codes:
- Must be a registered voter.
- Elective Office residency and registration requirement:
a. For the Office of Mayor – Must be a resident and registered voter of the City of Elk Grove.
b. For office as a Council Member - Must be a resident and registered voter of the council district from which he/she will be elected at the time the nomination papers are issued and throughout the term of office. (Offices to be filled are in Council Residency District 2 and District 4, the district map can be viewed online)
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on Election Day.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
Fair Political Practices Commission - Campaign Filing Obligations:
- Candidates must file a Candidate Intention (Form 501) before raising or spending any money, including the candidate’s personal funds.
- A primarily formed committee must file a Statement of Organization (Form 410) within 10 days of raising or spending $1,000 in a calendar year.
Click here for more information regarding campaign disclosure requirements.
For election information contact:
Jason Lindgren, City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
City of Elk Grove
8401 Laguna Palms Way
Elk Grove, CA 95758
General Information: (916) 478-2286
Email: jlindgren@elkgrovecity.org
The City Clerk can provide general information, but cannot give legal advice.
Other Important Telephone Numbers and Addresses:
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
428 J Street, Suite 620, Sacramento CA 95814
Toll Free Technical Assistance 1-866-275-3772
Main Telephone: (916) 322-5660
Fax: (916) 322-0886
Website: www.fppc.ca.gov
SECRETARY OF STATE
1500 11th Street, Room 495, Sacramento CA 95814
General Information: (916) 653-6814
Political Reform Division: (916) 653-6224
Website: www.ss.ca.gov/elections/elections.htm
SACRAMENTO COUNTY REGISTRAR OF VOTERS
7000 65th Street, Suite A, Sacramento CA 95823-2315
Telephone: (916) 875-6451
Website: www.elections.saccounty.net
Reports on the November 6, 2012 Election can be viewed at
the County of Sacramento Voter Registration and Elections website:
www.elections.saccounty.net
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