Elections

The next General Municipal Election will be held on November 3, 2026. The seat of Mayor and two Council Member seats, one for Council District 1 and one for Council District 6, will be up for election. The Mayor and Council seats are each for four-year terms. To qualify, candidates must be registered voters in the City of Hayward. Candidates for Council Member must also be residents of the district from which they seek election to the City Council.