Election Information 

SPECIAL ELECTION

Andrew Sarega resigned from the City Council effective May 8, 2024. As a result, a special election will be held for District 2 on November 5, 2024 to fill the unexpired term through June 2026. 

The nomination period ended on August 9 at 5 p.m.  The qualified candidates listed in alphabetical order are the following:

Michelle Velasquez Bean

Chris Pflanzer

John Sarega

Dan Siwak

For additional information on the special election, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (562) 943-0131.

Notice of Special Election - English, Spanish and Korean

Notice of Nominees - English, Spanish and Korean

 

GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2024

As we approach the upcoming General Election, it is important for every voter to have access to the necessary resources for casting their vote and staying informed about the election process. The City of La Mirada is committed to working closely with the Los Angeles Registrar Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) to ensure that your right to vote is protected and that each ballot is accounted for in accordance with the law. Whether you are looking to confirm the status of your ballot, learn about election results, or access additional election resources, we have compiled a list of helpful links to assist you.

Key Dates and Deadlines
Complete General Election Calendar

Vote Center Locations
Register to Vote
My Voter Status
Vote by Mail
Where’s My Ballot
Tracking Election Results

For any questions or concerns related to voter registration, mail-in voting, vote centers, and ballot drop boxes, please email RR/CC at voterinfo@rrcc.lacounty.gov.  RR/CC representatives actively monitor this email address and strive to provide prompt responses.

24-HOUR SECURE BALLOT DROP-OFF BOXES
The La Mirada Library, located at 13800 La Mirada Boulevard and Windermere Park, located at 15261 Cheshire Street, are hosting an official ballot drop-off boxes from October 5, 2024 through November 5, 2024 (Election Day). Voters could return their ballots to either drop-box 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

VOTE CENTER
Recruitment and selection of the Vote Center location in the City is underway. A list of location(s) will be made available 30-40 days before Election Day.

 

FIND YOUR CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT

The district map was adopted by the City Council at its meeting on November 23, 2021.  

Click here to use an interactive district map.

 

DISTRICT ELECTION INFORMATION

Districts 1 and 2

The General Municipal Election for Districts 1 and 2 will be held in June 2026.  

District 3 

The General Municipal Election for District 3 was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.  Ed Eng was elected to serve as the District 3 Councilmember. 

Districts 4 and 5

At the close of the nomination period on December 8, 2023, there was only one candidate for Districts 4 and 5.  Only one resident, Steve De Ruse, submitted nomination papers to qualify as a District 4 candidate and only one resident, Anthony A. Otero, submitted nomination papers to qualify as a District 5 candidate.  

At the Special Meeting on December 19, 2023, the City Council appointed Steve De Ruse as a Member of the City Council representing District 4 for a four-year term and appointed Anthony A. Otero as a Member of the City Council representing District 5 for a four-year term.  The election scheduled to be held on March 5 for Districts 4 and 5 was canceled.  

If you have general questions about the election, contact the City Clerk's office at (562) 943-0131.