Elections

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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.

Future Elections
Past Elections
Council Districts and Redistricting
Registering and Voting
Campaign Contribution Limits
Candidate Eligibility

Notice: The City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on state rules or local ordinances.

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