Elections

Local Government & the Democratic Process

General municipal elections are held in November of even-numbered years. The next General Municipal Election will be held November 3, 2026.  

Two members of the City Council remain elected at-large to serve the entire community, and two members of the City Council are elected by Council Districts, Districts 1 and 3. The Mayor is directly elected to a two-year term and the four City Council members are elected to four-year staggered terms.

City Council Districts

On September 6, 2022, the Dublin City Council adopted Ordinance No. 10-22 Amending Chapter 2.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code Establishing a District-Based Election System (opens in a new tab) and Resolution No. 105-22 Adopting the City of Dublin Official District Map (opens in a new tab). More information about the process can be found on the District Elections webpage (opens in a new tab). 

Dublin voters participated in the first district-based election in November 2024, when two City Council seats were up for election in Districts 1 and 3. The Mayor's seat was up for election citywide. In November 2026, City Council seats in Districts 2 and 4 and the Mayor's seat will be on the ballot.

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Election Sequence

The following is the adopted election sequence for the City Councilmembers. The Mayor will continue to be elected at-large every two years. 

Vote

Register to vote with the California Secretary of State. For additional information concerning the voting process in the City of Dublin, view the City Clerk's frequently asked questions (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab) (opens in a new tab).