Matter 26-041

Calling for Municipal Elections on June 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026.

Governance & Elections City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 18 Dec 2025

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File: 26-041
Type: Consent Agenda
Status: Agenda Ready
Requester: Unknown
Introduced: 18 Dec 2025
Last synced: 19 May 2026 · 04:03

The papers

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Memorandum

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The memorandum outlines a recommendation for the City Council to adopt a resolution calling for a Regular Municipal Election on June 2, 2026, and a Run-Off Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, if necessary. The elections aim to elect Council Members for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. The document discusses the election process, including the nomination period and the need for consolidation with Santa Clara County elections. It also mentions public outreach requirements and the cost implications for the City Clerk's Office.

Key points

Regular Municipal Election scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Run-Off Municipal Election scheduled for November 3, 2026, if necessary.
Elections to elect Council Members for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
Nomination period opens on February 9, 2026, and closes on March 13, 2026.
Consolidation with Santa Clara County elections requested.
City Clerk will report election results after canvassing within 30 days.

Limitations

The document does not specify the exact procedures for the election beyond the nomination period.
There are unresolved placeholders regarding the title and ballot language for potential ballot measures.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: 01/13/2026 FILE NO: 26-041 ITEM: 2.10 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: CALLING FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ON JUNE 2, 2026 AND NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FROM: TONI J. TABER, MMC CITY CLERK DATE: December 18, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution calling for a Regular Municipal Election on June 2, 2026 and a Run-Off Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, if necessary, for the purpose of electing Council Members for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 and requesting consolidation with the County of Santa Clara. OUTCOME By adopting the attached Resolution, the City Council authorizes the City Clerk and the County Registrar of Voters to take the next steps necessary to consolidate and coordinate the elections. BACKGROUND State Election law (Elections Code Section 10403) provides that the governing body of a City may, by resolution, request the Board of Supervisors of the County to permit the County elections official (the Registrar of Voters) to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of an election. Adoption of a resolution calling for a Regular Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, and a run-off election if needed, will also request...

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Resolution

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The City Council of San José has proposed a resolution to call a municipal election on June 2, 2026, to elect council members from districts one, three, five, seven, and nine for full four-year terms. If necessary, a runoff election will be held on November 3, 2026. The resolution requests the consolidation of these elections with the statewide primary and general elections and outlines the responsibilities of the County of Santa Clara in conducting the elections, including the preparation of ballots and election materials. Candidates will be allowed to prepare statements at their own expense, and tie votes will be resolved by lot.

Key points

Municipal election scheduled for June 2, 2026.
Runoff election, if necessary, on November 3, 2026.
Elections for council members from districts one, three, five, seven, and nine.
Request for consolidation with statewide elections.
County of Santa Clara to conduct the elections and provide necessary services.
Candidates may prepare statements at their own cost.
Tie votes to be resolved by lot.

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SAW:MDT:MDT 12/18/2025 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE CALLING A MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026 AND, IF NECESSARY, A REGULAR RUNOFF MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING ONE PERSON EACH FROM COUNCIL DISTRICTS ONE, THREE, FIVE, SEVEN, AND NINE TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE FOR FULL FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION AND PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA REGISTRAR OF VOTERS WHEREAS, the City of San José (“City”) has adopted Section 1600 in the City Charter and Chapter 12.05 of the San José Municipal Code requiring that a Regular Primary Municipal Election be held in the City on the same date that the State of California holds its Direct Primary Election and that a Regular Runoff Municipal Election be held in the City on the same date that the State of California holds its General Election; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1001 of the Elections Code of the State of California, there is an established Primary Statewide election to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 1001 of the Elections Code of the State of...