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General Municipal Election - April 14, 2026
The General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The office of Mayor, Council Member District 2, and Council Member District 4 will be up for election. All voters will receive a Vote-by-Mail (VBM) ballot automatically sent to them 29 days before Election Day (March 16, 2026). Voting in-person will begin on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Qualified Candidates:
The following candidates have qualified to appear on the printed ballot.
| Mayor Candidate |
| James Becerra |
| Joe Vinatieri |
| Isaiah L. Leon Savage |
| Council District 2 Candidate |
| Rene Ramos |
| Rolando "Whittiercano" Cano |
| Octavio Martinez |
| Vicky Santana |
| Brian Ahern |
| Council District 4 Candidate |
| Aida Susie Macedo |
| Felipe "Phil" Longoria |
| Fernando Dutra |
The write-in candidate period begins February 16, 2026. Please contact the City Clerk Department at (562) 567-9850 if you are interested in running as a write-in candidate.
Voting By Mail
Voters can return the VBM ballot and enclosed return envelope via:
1) USPS (postage pre-paid)
2) Any Voting Location:
- York Field, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Whittier, CA 90606
- Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA, 90601
- Whittwood Branch Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603
- Michigan Park, 8232 Michigan Ave, Whittier, CA, 90605
3) Any Vote-by-Mail Drop Box:
- La Iglesia de Greenleaf (The Church at Greenleaf), 8707 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
- Greenleaf Galleria, 6732 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601
- Whittwood Branch Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Avenue, Whittier, CA 90603
- Penn Park, 13950 Penn Street, Whittier 90602
4) Whittier City Hall, Inside City Clerk Department, 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602
Voting In Person
In-person voting will also be available at City Hall and each of the City's 4 Official Voting Locations:
City Hall, 13230 Penn Street, Whittier, CA 90602
District 1: York Field, 9110 Santa Fe Springs Rd, Whittier, CA 90606
District 2: Palm Park, 5703 Palm Ave, Whittier, CA, 90601
District 3: Whittwood Branch Library, 10537 Santa Gertrudes Ave, Whittier, CA 90603
District 4: Michigan Park, 8228 Michigan Ave, Whittier, CA, 90605
Please note that voters can participate at any of the above locations and are not restricted to the Voting Location in their district.
Electioneering Statutes:
Article 7 of Chapter 4 of Division 18 of the California Elections Code
Where?
Within the immediate vicinity of a person in line to cast their ballot or within 100 feet of the entrance of a polling place, curbside voting or drop box the following activities are prohibited.
What activities are prohibited? Summarized below.
- Ask a person to vote for or against any candidate or ballot measure.
- Display a candidate's name, image or logo.
- Block or loiter near a drop box or voting location.
- Proving material or audible information for or against a candidate / ballot measure.
- Circulate petitions Distribute, display, or wear any clothing that includes a candidate's name, image, logo or in support or opposition of a candidate / ballot measure.
- Display information or speak to a voter about the voter's eligibility to vote.
Is an individual permitted to advocate for or encourage a vote for a candidate outside the 100-foot electioneering boundary? Yes. Individuals may lawfully advocate for or encourage votes for a candidate outside the 100-foot electioneering boundary. Nevertheless, any aggressive solicitation or behavior that intimidates, coerces, or interferes with a voter is prohibited under California Election Code section 18540. Please contact the City Clerk at (562) 567-9850 with any questions.
Important Election Dates:
February 16 through March 31, 2026 - Write-in nomination period
March 16 - April 10, 2026 - Vote-by-Mail Ballots Issued to Every Voter/Mailed
April 11 - April 14, 2026 - In-Person voting begins
April 14, 2026 - Election Day 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
April 28, 2026 - Certification of Election Results and Council Member Swearing-In
What’s Your Election Plan? Be Prepared.
It’s important to have an Election Plan to know how to cast your ballot. Things to consider:
If voting by mail: Postage is pre-paid on the return envelope. Remember, USPS may not come to your mailbox everyday. Be prepared to make alternate plans if the delivery person is late or doesn’t come to your house on Election Day. Mail your ballot ahead of time.
New USPS regulations introduced significant changes to the postmark process. The postmark will now reflect the date an envelope is first processed by an automated sorting machine, rather than the actual drop-off date. To avoid these issues, it is recommended to mail your ballot several days before the deadline or go into the post office and ask for a manual postmark.
If voting in-person: Sufficient parking is available at all locations. Signage will direct voters to the entrance of the voting location. The City offers free Circuit Dial-A-Ride service to residents who need assistance (562) 567-9480. You must be in-line by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day to vote in-person.
Download the Circuit App.
If utilizing a drop-box: Drop boxes are dispersed around the City in well lit-areas with sufficient parking to quickly drop off your ballot. You can alternatively drop off your ballot at City Hall or at any in-person Voting Location (no need to wait in line, just go to the front and locate the ballot box).
Voter Information Guides:
District 2 Voter Information Guide Link
District 4 Voter Information Guide Link
District 1 and 3 Voter Information Guide Link
Resources:
Campaign Finance Filing Timeline
Find My Voting District - Interactive City Map
Inactive Voter Ballot Request Form
Penalty Provisions Regarding Elections
GIS KML Files for District Maps