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Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Elections
The City of Sunnyvale is a Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. City Voters elect six councilmembers by district and the Mayor at-large in November of even-numbered years.
The Mayor and councilmembers serve a four-year term. The City has a term limit of three four-year terms in a sixteen-year period, of which no more than two terms can be as mayor and no more than two terms can be as a member of the Council. Council selects the vice mayor annually.
Election - Nov. 3, 2026
Voters will elect councilmembers for these seats in the Nov. 3, 2026, election: District 1, District 3 and District 5.
- City Council Candidates - Individuals interested in running for City Council.
- Candidates' Statements for Qualifications - Statements will be included in the County Voter Information Guide.
- So You Want to Run for City Council? - YouTube (4:01)
- Election Information Candidates - Overview of the election process of potential candidates.
- Candidate Manual (14 MB) - Paperwork requirements, sample forms and reference material for interested residents.
- Campaign Committee Training for Candidates and Treasurers - Fair Political Practices Commission
Charter Amendment Ballot Measures
Public Works Contracting
A City of Sunnyvale Charter amendment related to public works contracting will be included in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
- Public Works Contracting Charter Amendment Ballot Measure - Measure G
- Argument in Support of Measure G - Public Examination Period: Aug. 12 through Aug. 21
- Argument Opposed to Measure G - Public Examination Period: Aug. 12 through Aug. 21
City Manager Authority to Settle Claims
A City of Sunnyvale Charter amendment related to City Manager authority to settle claims will be included in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
- City Manager Authority to Settle Claims Charter Amendment Ballot Measure - Measure H
- Argument in Support of Measure H - Public Examination Period: Aug. 12 through Aug. 21
Council Vacancies
A City of Sunnyvale Charter amendment related to Council vacancies will be included in the Nov. 3, 2026 election.
- Council Vacancies Charter Amendment Ballot Measure - Measure I
- Argument in Support of Measure I - Public Examination Period: Aug. 12 through Aug. 21
- Argument Opposed to Measure I - Public Examination Period: Aug. 12 through Aug. 21
Ballot Measure Argument and Rebuttal Argument Guide
Argument Deadline: Aug. 11 by 5 p.m.
Argument Rebuttal Deadline: Aug. 18 by 5 p.m.
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