The City of Carlsbad will hold a special election March 3, 2020, to fill the District 1 City Council vacancy created by the resignation of Council Member Barbara Hamilton, whose term expires in November 2022.
Find out if you’re in District 1
Candidate info
District 1 residents interested in running for City Council are encouraged to set up an appointment with the Office of the City Clerk at 760-434-2808 to get the needed forms and other helpful information.
Key election dates
November 12
Nomination period begins
Nomination papers may be requested through the Office of the City Clerk, 760-434-2808.
December 6
Nomination period ends
All candidates must file nomination papers and candidates’ statements of qualifications with the Office of the City Clerk no later than 5 p.m.
Call 760-434-2917 to make an appointment to submit these documents
December 12
Random alphabet drawing
The California Secretary of State will hold a random alphabet drawing, which the City Clerk will use to determine the order of the candidates’ names on the ballot
January 23
First pre-election campaign statements due
For the period: Jan. 1 – Jan. 18, 2020
January 31
Semi-annual campaign statements due
For the period: July 1, 2019 – Dec. 31, 2019
February 2
First day vote by mail ballots are available
First day of early voting at the Registrar of Voters office
February 3
First day campaign signs are allowed on public property
See rules for non-commercial signs and map of approved locations
February 18 – March 3
Conditional voter registration period
Voters who miss the registration deadline may register and vote at the Registrar of Voters office.
February 25
Last day to submit written request for vote by mail ballot to the Registrar of Voters
February 17
Voter registration deadline
Last day to register for the March primary election
February 20
2nd pre-election campaign statements due
Period: Jan. 19 – Feb. 15, 2020
March 3
Election Day
March 8
All campaign signs on public property must be removed
April 2
Deadline for Registrar of Voters to deliver results
Election notices
CLICK HERE FOR CITY WEB SITENOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL VACANCY IN CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 1
AVISO DE ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL PARA CUBRIR LA VACANTEEN EL DISTRITO DEL CONCEJO DE LA CIUDAD NO.1 DE LACIUDAD DE CARLSBAD
PAUNAWA SA ESPESYAL NA ELEKSYON PARA PUNANANG PAGKABAKANTE SA LUNGSOD NG CARLSBADKONSEHO NG LUNGSOD DISTRITO BLG. 1
CARLSBAD市第1選區舉行特別選舉填補職位空缺之公告
Background on the vacancy
The City Council District 1 seat is currently vacant and will be filled during the March 3, 2020, election.
Under Carlsbad’s Municipal Code, a vacancy can be filled three ways: The City Council may appoint someone or call a special election. If the City Council votes to appoint, voters may force a special election by petition
