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1. What seats are up for election?

For the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020, the City of Dublin has the Mayor and two (2) City Council seats up for election. 

In accordance with State and City law, the Candidate receiving the most votes for the position of Mayor will receive a two-year term.  The two Candidates receiving the most votes for the position of Councilmember will receive four-year terms. 

2. What is the requirement to run for office?

• Anyone who is 18 years of age; and,
• A registered voter in Dublin at the time nomination papers are issued. Elected officials must continue to reside in the City during their term of office. 

3. When is the Nomination Period?

For the November 3, 2020, General Municipal Election, the Nomination Period starts on Monday, July 13, 2020 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2020. If an incumbent for an office does not file, the closing date for filing nomination papers for that office will be extended to Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.

4. How do I schedule an appointment with the City Clerk?

In-Person Appointments with the City Clerk

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last appointment at 4:30 p.m.)
• Appointments required with 24 hours notice by emailing city.clerk@dublin.ca.gov or calling (925) 833-6644
• Appointments are scheduled for 45 minutes
• Instructions on where to go upon arrival at City Hall will be provided with your appointment confirmation

Electronic Appointments with the City Clerk

• Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (last appointment at 4:30 p.m.)
• Appointments required with 24 hours notice by emailing city.clerk@dublin.ca.gov or calling (925) 833-6644
• Appointments are scheduled for 45 minutes; however, we request that candidates be available 10 minutes prior to the appointment to verify connectivity.
• The City uses Zoom for holding the electronic appointments

5. How do I receive a Nomination Form and Candidate Binder?

Contact City Clerk Marsha Moore at city.clerk@dublin.ca.gov or (925) 833-6644 to schedule an in-person or Zoom appointment 24 hours in advance. Instructions for how to receive documents will be provided based on how the appointment is held. 

6. Is there a filing fee involved in my candidacy?

While the City of Dublin does not charge a filing fee, candidates desiring to submit a Candidate’s Statement (see Binder Tab 5), per Section 13307 of the Elections Code, will be required to assume all printing costs, which are estimated to be approximately $500 per statement. Such statement shall consist of no more than 200 words, per City of Dublin Resolution No. 71-20, and a deposit of $500 must be made at the time the Candidate Statement is filed.  A refund or additional billing will be made when exact costs are determined following the election.