2026 General Election
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is scheduled to conduct a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026. The election will be for the two (2) Council Member seats voted by-district (Districts 2 & 3) and for the position of Mayor (elected at large). The City of Rancho Cucamonga consolidates general municipal elections in November of even-numbered years to elect members to serve on the City Council, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The City contracts with the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters to conduct such elections.
Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Mayor (At-Large)
| CANDIDATE NAME | BALLOT DESIGNATION | CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Marjorie Hamada | Business Owner/Attorney | Declined to File |
| Oliver King | Business Owner/Attorney | KingStatement |
| Lynne. B Kennedy | Mayor Pro Tem | KennedyStatement |
| Michael R. Perez | Retired | PerezStatement |
| Jaskirat Sondh | Businessman | Declined to File |
Council Member, District 2
| CANDIDATE NAME | BALLOT DESIGNATION | CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| DeJonae Marie Shaw | Licensed Vocational Nurse | ShawStatement |
| Kristine Scott | Rancho Cucamonga Councilmember | ScottStatement |
| David VanGorden | Retired Police Officer | VanGordenStatement |
| Connie Velazquez | Commercial Realtor | Declined to File |
Council Member, (District 3)
| CANDIDATE NAME | BALLOT DESIGNATION | CANDIDATE STATEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Stacy Henry | School Board President | HenryStatement |
Under Elections Code 13313, the elections official is required to make candidate statements for public examination for 10 calendar days immediately following the filing deadline. Council Member, District 2 deadline for public review will be Monday, August 17, 2026. The deadline for the Office of Mayor and Council Member, District 3 deadline for public review will be Monday, August 24, 2026 due to the nomination period extension for those seats.
Candidate Disclosure Filings
Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) are available at Form 700 Search | FPPC. Campaign Finance disclosure filings are available at Public Portal - CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Council Districts
As of 2016, the City is divided into four (4) districts and only the voters in a district decide the City Council Member who will represent that district. The Mayor, City Clerk, and City Treasurer are elected at large. Each office serves a four-year term and there are no term limits.
District Ordinance No. 997 with Demographics
Register to Vote
To find out if you are currently registered to vote, click the link below to visit the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters website to get full details regarding voter registration.
Click here to Register to Vote
Election Notices
Learn about the upcoming municipal election, including officers up for election, candidate filing deadlines, and nomination information.
Candidate Log - Contact Information
Official Notice of Offices and Nominations
Official Notice of Election and Candidate Filing Period
Resolution Calling for General Municipal Election
Resolution for Candidate Statement Regulations for General Municipal Election
Key Election Dates
| July 13, 2026 - August 7, 2026 | Filing period for Nomination Papers (by appointment only - call 1-909-774-2023 to schedule an appointment) |
| August 8, 2026 - August 17, 2026 | Candidate Statement Public Examination |
| August 12, 2026 | Last day to File Nomination Papers (extended) only if incumbent does not file |
| August 13, 2026 | Secretary of State to determine order of names on Ballot |
| September 4, 2026 | First day to display campaign signs in the public right-of-way |
| September 7, 2026 - October 20, 2026 | Filing Period for Write-In Candidates (by appointment only - call 1-909-774-2023 to schedule an appointment) |
| September 24, 2026 | Last day to File 1st Pre-election Campaign Statement |
| October 19, 2026 | Last day to register to vote |
| October 22, 2026 | Last day to file 2nd Pre-election Campaign Statement |
| November 3, 2026 | Election Day, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| November 5, 2026 | Last day to remove campaign signs from public right-of-way |
| December 16, 2026 | City Council Meeting adopting certified election results |
| December 17, 2026 | Special City Council Meeting: Installation of officers |
Mail Ballot Drop Box Locations
The following outdoor Mail Ballot Drop Boxes are available for voters in the City of Rancho Cucamonga:
• City Hall – 10500 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Banyan Fire Station – 11108 Banyan St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Day Creek Fire Station – 12270 Fire House Ct., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Public Safety Facility – 8870 San Bernardino Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• West Valley America’s Job Center of California – 9650 E 9th St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA
• Etiwanda School District Education Center – 6061 East Ave., Etiwanda, CA
For additional information on voting, ballot drop box locations, and election services, please visit the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters at https://elections.sbcounty.gov/ or call (909) 387-8300.