The Clerk's Office is responsible for the conduct of municipal elections. We provide nomination packets and general guidelines to candidates interested in running for City Council, Treasurer, and City Clerk. This web page is updated in March of even-numbered years. Below is information regarding the current or most recent election.

The candidate nomination period is determined by Election Code and begins 113 days prior to the election date. If any incumbent does not file by the deadline, the nomination period will be extended.

Nomination Period 

The candidate nomination period for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election is opens from July 15, 2024 to August 8, 2024. Call the Assistant City Clerk at 510-215-3000 or email Leticia I. Miguel to schedule an appointment to obtain nomination papers during the nomination period.

Extended Nomination Period (if one or more incumbent does not file)

The candidate nomination period will be extended five days – until Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for any office for which an eligible incumbent does not file nomination papers.

Candidate Nomination Packet

Candidates must wait until the nomination period begins to obtain a nomination packet from the Assistant City Clerk. Forms include, but are not limited to, the Nomination Paper, Ballot Designation Worksheet, Candidate Statement (optional), Code of Fair Campaign Practices (optional), Statement of Economic Interests Form 700, and Campaign Finance Disclosure statements. The Assistant City Clerk is a candidate's primary source of information during the nomination and election process. 

NOMINATION PAPERS (Picked Up/Returned/Qualified)

CANDIDATE CONTACT & INFORMATION 

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC Documents)

Information and forms relating to disclosure of economic interests (FORM 700) are available from the FPPC.

• Form 700 - Statement of Economic Interests (PDF)
• Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests Reference Pamphlet (PDF)
• Form 700 - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Campaign information and candidate disclosure forms and manuals, including those listed below, are available from the FPPC:

• Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 (PDF)
• Form 501 - Candidate Intention Statement (PDF)
• Form 470 - Officeholder and Candidate Campaign Statement (Short Form) and Form 470 Supplement (PDF)
• Form 410 - Statement of Organization Recipient Committee (PDF)
• Form 460 - Recipient Committee Campaign Statement (Long Form) (PDF)
• Form 497 - 24-Hour Contribution Report (PDF)

To best serve you, individuals interested in running for office are encouraged to contact the Assistant City Clerk to ask questions. Candidates must schedule an appointment with Assistant City Clerk Leticia I. Miguel, (510) 215-3000 or Leticiam@sanpabloca.gov to obtain a nomination packet. 

 Notice: The Office of the City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on state rules or local ordinances.

 Additional information can be found on the  Contra Costa County Elections website