Next Election: November 5, 2013

The City Council of the City of Sunnyvale is comprised of seven members elected at-large, each serving a four-year term. Each member is designated a seat number. There are three seats to be voted upon in the November 5, 2013 election: seats 1, 2 and 3. Thinking about running for City Council? Click here for more information and important dates.

Interested in who has filed a Candidate Intention Statement for the November 5, 2013 election? Check NetFile!

Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Mobile App

Use the SCCVOTE mobile app to find your polling place, track your Vote by Mail Ballot, see a sample of your ballot, check if you’re registered to vote and to read your Voter Information Pamphlet. For more information visit the Santa Clara Registrar of Voters Web site or download an informational flyer.

Filing Obligations

All candidates must file Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement with the City Clerk prior to solicitation or receipt of any contribution, or expenditure of any personal funds used for this election. Form 410 Statement of Organization Recipient Committee must be filed within 10 days of receiving $1,000 in contributions. Form 501 and Form 410 may be filed prior to the Nomination Period.

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Filing Schedule

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Campaign Statements for Contributions and Expenditures

Candidates and committees that support or oppose a candidate are required to file statements of campaign contributions and expenditures. These statements require reporting of receipts and expenditures relating to the campaign. State law requires that an original form and one copy be filed with the City Clerk at designated times before and after the election. These reports are available for public review in the City Clerk's Office and may be viewed online through the City's NetFile portal.

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700)

The Political Reform Act under Government Code Section 87200 requires officials and candidates for the elective offices specified in the Code to file Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests, at the time of filing nomination papers and periodically to disclose certain investments, interests in real property, sources of income, gifts, loans and business positions. State law requires that an original form be filed with the City Clerk at the same time nomination papers are filed.

Results of the November 8, 2011 Election

The Official Final Election Results of the November 8, 2011 are accessible through the Registrar of Voter's office website. For more information, visit the Registrar's website by clicking here  and selecting Election Results.