Elections

NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD EXTENDED FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR

As of August 5, 2024, 6 p.m.

The candidate filing period for non-incumbents for the Office of the Mayor will be extended. The filing period will be extended beyond the initial August 9, 2024, deadline as the incumbent Mayor, Sonny Dhaliwal, has not filed and is expected not to file for re-election. Therefore, the candidate nomination period for the Office of the Mayor will be extended to Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 10225. The filing extension does not apply to the City Council seats. The filing period for City Council incumbents will close on August 9, 2024.

All members of the City of Lathrop City Council, including the Mayor are elected at large. To file during the extended nomination period for Mayor, please contact the Lathrop City Clerk’s Office, located at 390 Towne Centre Drive. Appointments are highly encouraged. Regular business hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, or to make an appointment please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (209) 941-7230.

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General Municipal Elections

The City of Lathrop's next General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

The City of Lathrop consolidates its General Municipal Elections with San Joaquin County. The General Municipal Elections are in conjunction with statewide elections, scheduled on the first Tuesday of November of even-numbered years. As the City’s Election Official and, in compliance with the California Elections Code, the City Clerk oversees administration of municipal elections and election services.

The Mayor is elected at-large for a two-year term. City Council members are elected at-large for a four-year term. Council members serve "staggered" terms, meaning that 2 seats are open for election every two years.

Mayor and City Council Compensation

Each member of the City Council shall receive a salary, the amount of which shall be based on the maximum amount allowable on the schedule set forth in Government Code Section 36516. The current maximum amount is $300 per month, this will increase to $1,275 after the 2024 Election in the month of December. Lathrop Municipal Code Section 2.04.020.

November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Information

The 2024 General Municipal Election will be held on November 5, 2024 for the following terms:

One - Mayor’s Seat - Elected at-large for a two-year-term
- Term Ending – Mayor Dhaliwal
Two - City Council Seats – Elected at-large for a four-year-term
- Term Ending – Council Members Diallo & Torres-O’Callaghan

Nomination Period (Election Code Section 10220)

This is the period when individuals officially receive, circulate and file nomination papers for candidacy. The Nomination Period opens Monday, July 15, 2024, at 8 a.m. and closes Friday, August 9, 2024, at 5 p.m.

Please call (209) 941-7230 to schedule an appointment to obtain and return the necessary nomination papers to the City Clerk’s Office. No filing fee is required. The papers will only be issued to the candidate. NOTE: City offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. City offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays, excluding holidays.

Placement of Temporary Signs

Temporary sign placement information is available by viewing the Lathrop Municipal Code Section 17.84.060.

Register to Vote

To register to vote in California, you must be:

A United States citizen and a resident of California
18 years old or older on Election Day
Not currently serving a State or Federal prison term for the conviction of a felony (more information)
Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (more information)

Registration Methods

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Information contained on this page is for candidates for Lathrop City Council only. Candidates running for offices on special district boards that represent Lathrop residents should contact:

San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters

Phone: (209) 468-VOTE (8683)

Toll Free: (800) 400-5009

Español: (209) 953-1052

Fax: (209) 468-2889

Email: registrar@sjgov.org