On the second Tuesday in November of every even-numbered year, the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder conducts municipal elections for the City of Lawndale. At this election, Lawndale voters elect a Mayor, members of the City Council, a City Clerk (every four years), and may also vote on City measures. All City offices are nonpartisan. Since the City's election is consolidated with the statewide general election, Lawndale voters may also elect their representatives to federal, state, county, and district offices, and vote on additional measures.
To be eligible for election to a City office, a person must be a U.S. citizen who is at least 18 years of age, a resident of Lawndale, and a registered voter in Lawndale. Election campaigns are governed by state law.
For further information, please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (310) 973-3213.
CITY OF LAWNDALE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2026
The City of Lawndale’s General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of the following offices:
- Mayor for a full-term of two (2) years
- Two (2) City Councilmembers for full terms of four (4) years
- One (1) City Clerk for a full term of (4) years
Nomination Process
The nomination period for these offices begins on Monday, July 13, 2026, and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. If an incumbent does not file for a particular office, the nomination period for that office will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
Nomination documents will be available from the first day of the nomination period, Monday, July 13, 2026, through the last day, Friday, August 7, 2026. All nomination documents must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026. There is a $25 candidate nomination fee due at the time of filing. Appointments are recommended during the nomination period. To schedule an appointment, please call (310) 973-3213.
The City Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and is closed on Fridays. The office will be open on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Notice of Election
Information is forthcoming.
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- Spanish
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- Vietnamese
Candidates
Candidate information will be posted as it becomes available, including:
- Candidates who have pulled, returned, and qualified for the ballot
- List of qualified candidates
Notice of Offices and Nominations
Information is forthcoming.
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- Spanish
- Korean
- Vietnamese
Notice of Nominees
Information is forthcoming.
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- Korean
- Vietnamese
Campaign Disclosure Statements
General Municipal Election Resolutions
Information is forthcoming.
- Calling for a General Municipal Election and Designating an Election Official
- Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to Consolidate the Municipal Election
- Adoption of Candidate Statement Regulations
- Declaring Results of November 3, 2026, Election
2026 General Municipal Election Calendar
BALLOT DROP OFF LOCATION AT THE CITY OF LAWNDALE
24-Hour Secure Ballot Drop-Off Box
The City hosts an official ballot drop-off box located at Hogan Park, 16605 Osage Avenue, Lawndale. The drop-box is a yellow and white metal container located on the sidewalk in front of the park’s entrance. Voters can return their ballots to this drop-box 24 hours a day during election season.
You can track your vote-by-mail ballot every step of the way by subscribing to receive real-time tracking notifications by text, email, or voicemail by registering on wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.
If you have questions about the drop-off box, please call 800-815-2666, then choose option 2. You may also email [email protected] or go to LAvote.gov.