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Elections
Elected Positions
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 Dates
| Districts 1, 3 and 5 | Districts 2, 4 and 6 | Mayor |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8, 2022 | Nov. 3, 2020 | Nov. 3, 2020 |
| Nov. 3, 2026 | Nov. 5, 2024 | Nov. 5, 2024 |
Upcoming Elections
There are Council seats to be voted upon in the Nov. 3, 2020 election: District 2, District 4 and District 6, along with the position of Mayor.
Sunnyvale Council Districts - single map of all districts
Sunnyvale Individual Council Districts - maps for each district
Look up Your Council District - interactive map with color-coded districts
Election Information for Candidates
Sunnyvale City Council Candidates
Candidates' Statements of Qualifications
For more information, email the City Clerk or call 408-730-7483.
Notice: The City Clerk does not provide legal interpretation or legal guidance on state rules or local ordinances.
Registering to Vote and Where to Vote
Ballot Drop Off Locations
Oct. 5 through Nov. 3
Vote Center Locations - Vote, Register to Vote, Replace Lost Ballots
Oct. 31 through Nov. 3
VTA’s map of Santa Clara County’s 99 vote centers - Shows the closest bus and light rail service to get you there
At-large vs. District Elections
At the March 3, 2020 election City voters approved changing to a district-based electoral system for selecting City councilmembers, with a directly elected Mayor.
Measure B Ballot Question, Impartial Analysis, Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments
Who is Eligible to Run for Election?
Candidates must be:
- A resident of Sunnyvale
- Registered to vote in Sunnyvale
- Candidates for City Council Districts must reside in the respective District
- A U.S. citizen
- 18 years or older
Candidates can file campaign finance disclosure statements and members of the public can search campaign finance records using the NetFile electronic filing system.
If you would like to file a Form 501 Candidate Intention Statement, or if you think you may have financial disclosure obligations, contact the Office of the City Clerk.