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General Municipal Elections
General municipal elections are held in the City of Irvine on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. Other municipal elections or special elections may be called from time to time by the City Council. When possible, the municipal elections are consolidated with the State elections to provide convenience for the voters and to lower costs.
The City Council is made up of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, for a total of five members. These positions are elected by Irvine citizens at large, and elections are held every two years. The offices of Mayor and City Council are non-partisan.
The Mayor serves a term of two years, while City Councilmembers each serve a term of four years. The Mayor and City Councilmembers may serve no more than two full consecutive terms. The terms of the Councilmembers are staggered.
For more information regarding General municipal elections in the City of Irvine, contact the City Clerk's Office at Irvine City Hall, located at 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine CA 92606. Their number is (949) 724-6205, or visit their website at www.cityofirvine.org/council/elections/default.asp
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Polling Places and Times
The Orange County Registrar of Voters attempts to maintain consistent polling sites for each area; however, polling places may vary from election to election. Registered voters will receive a sample ballot a few weeks before the election reminding them when and where to vote for their elected officials. If you are unsure of when and where you vote or if you would like more information, call the Orange County Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600, or visit their website at www.oc.ca.gov/election.
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Registering to Vote
The following qualifications are necessary in order to Register to Vote: you must be a U.S. citizen at the time you register; you must be at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the next election; and, you are not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction.
To vote in an election, you must register to vote at least 15 days prior to the election date. Voter registrations are filed by county. Be sure to register when you move to a new county. Once registered you must reregister every time you: move; change your name; or change your Political Party Affiliation.
For more information, contact the City Clerk's Office at the Irvine Civic Center at (949) 724-6205, or visit the Orange County Registrar's website at www.ocvote.com/vote/howtoregister.htm
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Running for Public Office
Any citizen of Irvine may run for Member of the City Council or Mayor in the City of Irvine if they meet the following general requirements: a citizen of the United States, a legal resident and registered voter of the City of Irvine, and at least 18 years old on or before the election date. Citizens desiring to run for public office who meet these general qualifications should contact the City Clerk at (949) 724-6205.
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Vote-By-Mail Ballot
Any registered voter, who prefers to vote-by-mail, may request a vote-by-mail ballot by completing the application on the back cover of the sample ballot, and mailing it to the Registrar of Voters. You must be registered at an address located within the district of the election at least 15 days prior to that election. You may also download a vote-by-mail voter ballot application from the Registrar of Voters website at www.oc.ca.gov/election
Another way to request an absentee ballot is by writing a letter to:
Registrar of Voters Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11298
Santa Ana, CA 92711
(714) 567-7600
Or FAX to: (714) 567-7556
Vote-by-mail ballots are available as early as 29 days prior to the election. Your vote-by-mail ballot must be received at the Registrar’s Office or at any Polling Place in Orange County before the close of the polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
For more information, call the Orange County Registrar of Voters at (714) 567-7600, once again that number is (714) 567-7600, or visit their website at www.oc.ca.gov/election
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Voter Registration Requirements
To register to vote in the County of Orange, California, you must be a citizen of the United States, be a legal resident of the County of Orange, be at least 18 years old on or before the election date, not be under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent, and not be serving a court sentence for a felony or election law violation. If you meet these requirements, you must register to vote at least 15 days before the election date.
Voter registrations are filed by county. Be sure to register when you move to a new county. Once you are registered to vote, you must reregister every time you move, change your name, or change your Political Party Affiliation.
or visit their website at www.oc.ca.gov/election.
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