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November 3, 2026 Municipal Election Notice

The City of Walnut City Council is comprised of five Councilmembers elected at-large for four-year terms. The next General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of two (2) City Councilmembers.

Eligibility for City Council Candidacy

To be eligible to run for City Council, candidates must be legal residents over the age of 18 residing within the City of Walnut’s incorporated boundaries and be a registered voter in the city at the time nomination papers are issued. 

Nomination Period

Interested residents who wish to run for office must make an appointment with the City Clerk to receive and submit campaign documents during the Nomination Period beginning Monday, July 13 and ending at noon on Friday, August 7, 2026. The Nomination Period will be extended to 5:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026, if an incumbent does not file nomination papers by noon August 7th deadline.  City Clerk office hours are Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday, August 7 from 7 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (or extended to August 12th if an incumbent does not file papers)

For more information contact:
City Clerk, Teresa De Dios at (909)348-0710 or Tdedios@walnutca.gov
Assistant City Clerk, Ray Markel at (909)348-0711 or Rmarkel@walnutca.gov

Election Links

Fair Political Practices Commission 
L.A. County Registrar of Voters

Voting & Election Information

Requirements for Registering to Vote:

  • A United States Citizen and resident of California

  • At least 18 years of age or older on or before Election Day

  • Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony, and

  • Not currently found mentally incompetent by a court law

For information regarding how to register to vote online or to locate your polling location, please contact the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk at 800-815-2666 or visit their website at www.lavote.gov.

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