Riverside General Municipal Runoff Election – November 3, 2026
The City of Riverside will conduct a General Municipal Runoff Election on November 3, 2026, to elect City Council representatives for Wards 2 and 4. Because no candidate received a majority of the vote in either ward during the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, those races will be decided in the runoff. The Ward 6 City Council race was decided in the primary. Only registered voters residing in Wards 2 and 4 will vote in the runoff election.
City Council Candidate Information
View the official candidate list, including links to candidate statements, for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Runoff Election.
Official List of Candidates / Candidate StatementsFuture General Municipal Elections
The City of Riverside's next General Municipal Election will be held on March 7, 2028, to elect the Mayor and City Council representatives for Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will be on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Runoff Election ballot?
Voters in Wards 2 and 4 will vote to elect their City Council representative.
How do I vote?
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters administers City elections, including voter registration, vote-by-mail ballots, voting locations, ballot drop boxes, and election deadlines. Visit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters website for the latest voting information and election resources.
Where can I get more information?
You can visit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at www.voteinfo.net .
Further Election Information
Contact the City Clerk's Office at [email protected] or call 951-826-5557 .