2026 Municipal Election Information

The City Clerk is the City’s Election Official and oversees municipal elections, candidate filing, and compliance with election laws. Elections are held in even-numbered years. Lemon Grove is a General Law City with a five-member, at-large City Council. The City consolidates its elections with the County of San Diego.

Click here to view the Election Schedule for the City of Lemon Grove.

• United States Citizen
• At least 18 years of age on or before Election Day
• A registered voter of the City of Lemon Grove and otherwise qualified to vote for the office at the time nomination papers are issued
• Not disqualified under California Elections Code section 20

• Candidate Statement (optional): Candidates who choose to print a statement in the County Voter Information Guide must pay the actual cost to the Registrar of Voters at filing
• Filing Fee: $25, due when nomination papers are filed with the City Clerk
• All filing and statement fees are non-refundable

Official nomination papers are included in the nomination packet. During the nomination period, the City Clerk issues nomination packets to individuals interested in running for office in the City of Lemon Grove. Each packet contains information about the nomination process, filing requirements, and the forms required to become a candidate.

To qualify as a candidate, a prospective candidate must submit nomination papers containing the signatures of at least 20, but no more than 30, registered voters of the City of Lemon Grove. A $25 filing fee is also due when the completed nomination packet is filed with the City Clerk.

Candidates may also elect to file a Candidate Statement of Qualifications for inclusion in the voter information materials prepared by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Information regarding the estimated cost of the Candidate Statement of Qualifications will be included in the nomination packet, and all associated costs are the responsibility of the candidate.

• Ballot Designation Worksheet
• Candidate Statement of Qualifications (optional)
• Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests
• Nomination Paper with signatures of 20 registered Lemon Grove voters
• All statements and information submitted are public records and may be disclosed upon request

Effective December 2026, the Mayor will receive a monthly salary of $1,662.50.

Each Councilmember will receive a monthly salary of $950.00.

Additional benefits include $50,000 in life insurance, along with medical, vision, and dental coverage.

• Candidate Toolkit
• FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manuals
• Campaign Rules
• Fillable / Blank FPPC Campaign Forms
• San Diego County Registrar of Voters – Candidates and Campaigns

Feel free to contact the FPPC by email at advice@fppc.ca.gov or by phone at 1-866-275-3772.

You may also contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at jpablo@lemongrove.ca.gov or by phone at (619) 825-3841.

• Register to Vote
• Check Your Registration
• Voter FAQs

Residents may register to vote at any time. If a qualified voter is not registered to vote and wants to vote in a particular election, the qualified voter must register at least 15 days before that election.

Voter registration requirements: U.S. citizen and 18 years of age on or before Election Day.

Contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters at 800-696-0136 or visit sdvote.com.