Elections

The City of Laguna Hills consolidates its General Municipal Election with the County of Orange in conjunction with its Statewide General Election on the first Tuesday of November of even-numbered years. The City Clerk oversees the administration of municipal elections and election services for the City. All election services are provided according to the California Elections Code. 

The City’s next election will be November 8, 2022.

City Council Elections: In the City of Laguna Hills, City Council Members are elected at-large for a four year term. City Council Members serve staggered terms, which means that either 2 or 3 seats are open for election every two years. City Council Members receive an annual stipend, CalPERS contribution and health benefits. For the upcoming November 8, 2022 election, there will be three City Council Seats for full four-year terms and one City Council Seat for a partial two-year term up for election.  

BECOMING A CANDIDATE
 Congratulations on your interest in becoming an elected official of the City of Laguna Hills! The information below is intended to assist residents who are considering running for public office. More information will be added as we get closer to the filing period. 

2022 Municipal Election Guide to Candidacy
Guide to Candidacy Document
Guide to Candidacy Video

  The 2020 Candidate Handbook is now available at http://www.lagunahillsca.gov/candidatehandbook. The 2022 Candidate Handbook will be available July of 2022. 

To qualify as a candidate for member of the City Council, you must reside in and be registered to vote within the jurisdiction at the time nomination papers are issued. In addition, you must be:

1. At least 18 year old;
2. A U.S. Citizen;
3. A resident of the City of Laguna Hills;
4. Registered to vote in the City of Laguna Hills; and
5. You must not be on parole or serving time for a felony conviction.

Public Information: Becoming a candidate for public office means that information about you will become a matter of public record. With a few exceptions, this includes any and all documents submitted to the City during the course of the election. Consequently, these documents must, by law, be available to the public for inspection and/or copying. 

Pre-Nomination Period Activities: Prior to soliciting or receiving any contributions related to candidacy, you must file a Statement of Intention with the City Clerk’s Office. There are additional filing requirements dependent on the amount of contributions anticipated to be received. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 707-2630 if you are planning on soliciting contributions prior to the official filing/nomination period. 

Filing Requirements and Nomination Period: In the City of Laguna Hills, there is no campaign filing fee for a candidate of municipal office. To become a candidate, you must first be issued a Nomination Petition which specifies the office you are seeking. You must obtain the signatures of at least 20 and not more than 30 registered voters within the City of Laguna Hills. Additionally, a number of other forms are required to be filed, including:

1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement; and
2. Campaign Finance Disclosure Statements.

All necessary forms are available by appointment with the City Clerk’s Office beginning July 18, 2022. The Nomination Period closes in August 12, 2022 or August 17, 2022 if extended. 

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (949) 707-2630 to schedule an appointment for issuance of the Candidate Packet and Nomination Petition.  

VOTER SERVICES

Voter registration forms are available at all public libraries, post offices, and City Hall. In addition, you can register to vote online through the California Secretary of State website. For more information regarding voter registration, please visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website at www.ocvote.com.