Filing Period for November Elections To Begin

Beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, the City of Garden Grove will be accepting nomination papers for Mayor, and three Council Member seats for Districts 1, 3, and 4, for the November 3, 2026 election. The deadline to file the completed paperwork is Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Paperwork must be filed with the City Clerk's Office, Garden Grove City Hall, at 11222 Acacia Parkway.

To be eligible, a candidate must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age by Election Day, and a registered voter. Mayoral candidates must be a resident of Garden Grove, and Council Member candidates must be a resident of their respective district.

Nomination papers will be available beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, in the City Clerk's Office at Garden Grove City Hall, at 11222 Acacia Parkway, by appointment only. Information on the election process is available on the City's Election Information webpage at https://www.ggcity.org/city-clerk/election-information. Here you can view the "Running for Office - Getting Started Now Guide," access the Find Your District Map, and schedule an appointment with the City Clerk.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at (714) 741-5040.