Lancaster would move city elections to November of even-numbered years

A proposed ordinance would consolidate Lancaster's municipal election with the statewide general election and adjust terms of office.

Lancaster City Council· posted Nov 9Policy

Lancaster voters would cast ballots for mayor and City Council on the same day as the statewide general election, the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years, with terms of office adjusted accordingly. The City Council takes a first reading, with second reading and adoption set for December 8, 2026.

What happens next

Second reading and adoption, then transmittal to the County Board of Supervisors for approval · Dec 8

Named in this record

More in Government & Elections

  1. Report

    Lancaster council to discuss Darnell Wayne Thomas lawsuit in private session

    The case is one of more than a dozen legal matters listed for the City Council's closed-session discussion on Nov. 10.

    Lancaster City Council·
  2. Report

    Lancaster staff to brief City Council on Technology Center progress

    Assistant City Manager Larissa De La Cruz is scheduled to present a Technology Center update at the November 10 meeting.

    Lancaster City Council·
  3. Official portrait of Kristina Duggan

    Third District proposes $3,950 in donations to eight Long Beach groups

    The list includes $500 for the University Park Estates Neighborhood Association's Garden Club Project.

    Long Beach City Council··$4K
  4. Alhambra awards two utility billing software contracts to cut systems from six to two

    Springbrook would get up to $223,205 a year and Xpress Bill Pay up to $111,320 a year to run water, sewer and paramedic billing.

    Alhambra City Council··$280K