We're initiating a process to move from at-large to a district-based system of elections for City Council starting in 2026.
This change in the election process will benefit from feedback from residents who know the community best, and the City is launching an outreach process to engage residents in the district formation process.
To facilitate the sharing of information and gathering of input and feedback on the drawing of district-election maps, the City has established a website accessible by clicking the button below. Community members can also ask questions and provide input and feedback by calling (510) 583-4444 or by sending an email to districting@hayward-ca.gov.
Election Calendar
Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 7/15 | EC § 10220 Nomination Period Opens |
| 7/31 | FPPC Form 460 Semi-Annual Statement Due Deadline for financial disclosure report. (1/1/24- 6/30/24) |
| 8/7- 11/5 | FPPC Form 497 24-hour Contribution Report Sums of $1,000 or more to/from a single source must be reported within 24-hours. |
| 8/9 | EC § 10220 Nomination Period Closes Deadline to file all required nomination papers. |
| 8/10- 8/14 | EC § 10225 Nomination Extended Period If the incumbent fails to file a Declaration of Candidacy by the deadline for their office, there will be a 5-calendar-day extension during which any candidate, other than the incumbent, may file for said office. |
| 8/15 | EC § 13111 Randomized Alphabet Drawing The Secretary of State will conduct a drawing of letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot. |
| 9/9- 10/22 | EC § 10229 Filing Period Candidate Nomination Papers for Write-In Candidates. |
| 9/26 | FPPC Form 460 1st Pre-Election Statement Due Deadline to file financial disclosure report. (7/1/24- 9/21/24) |
| 10/7 | ROV First day of mailing Vote by Mail Ballots and Early Voting. |
| 10/21 | EC § 2102 Last Day to register to vote for the November election. |
| TBC | ROV Opening and processing of Vote by Mail Ballots. |
| 10/24 | FPPC Form 460 2nd Pre-Election Statement Due Deadline for financial disclosure report. (9/22/24- 10/19/24) |
| TBC | ROV Last day to request a Vote by Mail Ballots. |
| 11/5 | EC § 1000 ELECTION DAY Vote Centers open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for dropping off ballot or voting in person. Ballots must be postmarked by this date. |
| 12/5 | EC § 15372 Official Canvass of Votes Last Day for Registrar of Voters to certify election results. |
| TBD | EC §§ 9217, 10262, 10263 Council to certify election results. |
| 1/31/25 | FPPC Form 460 Semi-Annual Statement Due Deadline for financial disclosure report. (10/20/24- 12/31/24) |
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