Notice of Election:

• Notice of Election 2026 - English
• Notice of Election 2026 - Spanish
• Notice of Election 2026 - Chinese
• Notice of Election 2026 - Korean
• Notice of Election 2026 - Vietnamese

Resolutions:

• Resolution No. 11669 - Calling and Giving Notice of Election
• Resolution No. 11671 - Candidate Statements
• Resolution No. 11673 - Consolidating Election with the County of Orange
  
  

The Constitution of the United States has been amended several times to ensure all citizens are provided an equal opportunity to participate in the democratic process. Take advantage of your right to vote. In California, the deadline to register to vote for an election is 15 days before each local and statewide election day.

Voter Registration

To be eligible to register to vote in California you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• A resident of California
• At least 18 years of age
• Not in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony

How to Register to Vote and Check Status

• Online: Register to vote at ocvote.gov/registration
• Mail: Send a registration form which is available at the post office, DMV, Orange County Registrar of Voters
• In-Person: Drop off a registration form at the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office, 1300 South Grand Avenue, Building C, Santa Ana 92705
• Check Status: View your registration status, check your ballot status, aand review your voter history with the Voter Lookup Tool

Vote Centers

View voting and ballot drop-off locations for upcoming elections on the OC Registrar of Voters website.

Vote Centers mean more options for voters. Elections are no longer a one-day event. Voting begins the month before any election day when every voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Take advantage of the alternatives available to you - from drive-thru ballot drop-off, in-person options, returning your ballot via the United States Postal Service (no stamp required), or personally deliver your ballot to the Registrar of Voters. Visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website for more information.

June 2, 2026 – Statewide Direct Primary Election

Ballot Drop Boxes will be open 24/7 starting Monday, May 4 until 8 p.m. on Election Day, June 2, 2026.

• El Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes St.
• Orange Public Library, 407 E. Chapman Ave.
• Taft Branch Library, 740 E. Taft Ave.

To view a full list of Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Box locations in Orange County, visit the Registrar of Voters website.

Vote Center Dates and Hours of Operation:

• May 23 – May 29, 2026 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Select Vote Centers open
• May 30 – June 1, 2026 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) all Vote Centers open
• June 2, 2026 (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) all Vote Centers open

The following Vote Centers open on May 23, 2026 (hours listed above):

• El Modena Branch Library, 380 S. Hewes St.
• Orange Public Library, 407 E. Chapman Ave.

The following Vote Centers open on May 30, 2026 (hours listed above):

• El Camino Real Park Community Room, 400 N. Main St.
• Killefer Park Community Room, 615 A N. Lemon St.
• Sports Center at Grijalva Park (Building B) Classroom, 368 N. Prospect St.

Qualifications

• A citizen of the United States
• At least 18 years of age
• Council Member candidates must be residents and registered voters of the respective district at the time nomination papers are issued (OMC 2.02.020)
• Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer candidates must be residents and registered voters of the City of Orange

Signatures on candidate nomination forms must be from registered voters in the Council Candidate’s District or registered voters in the entire City for Mayor, City Clerk, and Treasurer.

Campaign signs are not permitted in the public right of way and must be removed within 10 days of the applicable election. (OMC 17.36.170)

There are state and local laws surrounding the topic of political campaign signs. Please see below for a list of frequently asked questions.

1. How early can temporary political campaign signs (“signs”) be posted?
   • Campaign signs must only be placed during active election season and no sooner than 90 days prior to the scheduled election. For the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election, signs may be posted beginning August 7, 2024. (OMC 17.36.170.C)
2. How long after the election can campaign signs be posted?
   • Signs must be removed within 10 days after the election (November 15, 2024, for upcoming election). (OMC 17.36.170.H)
3. Where can campaign signs be posted?
   • Signs shall not be placed within the public right-of-way and are prohibited on City property or streets including but not limited to signal posts, light posts, walls, trees, bridges, sidewalks, and parking lots. (OMC 17.36.050 & 17.36.170.D)
   • Placement of signs on private property must receive consent from the property owner prior to placement of signs. (OMC 17.36.040.A)
   • Signs shall not be placed within the right-of-way of any highway, or within 660 feet of the edge of, and visible from the right-of-way of a classified landscaped freeway. State law directs the Department of Transportation to remove unauthorized temporary political signs and bill the responsible party for their removal. Visit CalTrans website for more information.
4. Who is authorized to install or remove campaign signs?
   • No person is allowed to install signs on City property or streets, except an authorized public officer or City employee performing their duties. (OMC 17.36.050.A)
   • Only City employees are authorized to remove signs from City property or streets. (OMC 17.36.160.G1)
   • Only private property owners or designated campaign staff can install or remove signs on private property with prior consent of the private property owner. (OMC 17.36.160.G1)
   • Removal of signs without consent is against the law and is a misdemeanor per California Penal Code § 488.

Candidates or candidate controlled committees shall not accept any contributions aggregating more than $1,500 per mayoral election cycle and $1,500 per City Council, City Clerk, or City Treasurer election cycle.

Orange Municipal Code Chapter 2.10

Candidate Resources and Helpful Links

• FPPC Local Candidate/Committee Checklist
• FPPC’s Candidate Toolkit
• FPPC Video Tutorial for Candidates & Treasurers
• Orange County Registrar of Voters
• List of Federal, State, and County Elected Officials

Additional training workshops and webinars can be found on the FPPC website.

View the City of Orange Campaign Electronic Filing System (both the public access portal and filer access portal).

Visit the Public Portal to view filed Statements of Economic Interests of candidates, local officials and designated employees.

On November 12, 2019, the Orange City Council adopted Ordinance No. 06-19 moving the City from at-large to district-based elections. The November 3, 2020, election was the first conducted in the by-district system. In by-district elections, the City is divided into Council districts. Each voter resides within one of those districts, and participates in the election of one City Council member who must also reside in and be a registered voter of that district. The Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are elected at large. With the adoption of City Council Resolution No. 11381, the new 2022 City Council district map was approved.  View the 2022 District Map (PDF). To verify your Council District, view the Interactive Map.

In compliance with federal and state law, every 10 years, local governments use new data from the Census to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. On March 22, 2022, the City of Orange City Council adopted Resolution No. 11381 approving NDC Map 128 thereby implementing a new City Council district map. Please visit the City's Redistricting page for more information. 

November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election

Mayor, Councilmember (Districts 2, 3, and 5), Two Measures

•  Resolution No. 11583 - Declaring Results

November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election

Mayor, Councilmember (Districts 1, 3, 4, and 6)

• Resolution No. 11426 - Declaring Results

November 3, 2020, General Municipal Election
Mayor, Councilmember (Districts, 1, 2, 3, and 5), City Clerk, City Treasurer, One Measure

• Resolution No. 11287 - Declaring Results

View the Orange County Registrar of Voters archived election results.