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General Information

The City of Calistoga conducts general municipal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. The right to vote is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. It allows us the right to choose the people who represent us and make the laws that we all live under. We encourage you to register to vote and, if you’re interested, to run for public office.

The City Clerk serves as the City’s Election Official who, with support from the Napa County Registrar of Voters, administers Federal, State and Local procedures through which local government representatives are elected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. From election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the City Clerk manages the elections process which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government.

November 2024 Municipal Election

The next General Municipal Election for the City of Calistoga will be held November 2024. Calistoga residents will cast their ballots for a Mayor and two Councilmembers. Seats do not open for filing until July 2024.

The 2024 Election will be to filled the following seats:

Mayor Full term of two years

Two (2) Members of the City Council Full term of four years

Election Notices

Notice of Elections

Notificaccion de Eleccion

Resolution No. 2024-32 Calling for the Holding 2024 Municipal Elections

Resolution No. 2024-33 Requesting Consolidation and Election Services from Napa County

Resolution No. 2024-34 Adopting Candidate Statement Regulations

Status of Nomination Process 8/6/24

Candidate Guide

Running for public office is a challenging and exciting experience that carries certain legal requirements and responsibilities. This Candidate Election Guide is designed to assist in navigating the nomination and election process. It contains information such as critical deadlines, instructions, regulatory sources, nomination process steps and forms, campaign filing requirements, and an overview of relevant State and local laws.

Election Status

City of Calistoga - Status of Issued Nomination Papers
Candidate Name & Office	Issued	Filed	Petition Qualified?	Supplement Issued?	Petition Qualified?	Contact Information

For Mayor
Donald Williams	7/15/24	7/31/24	YES	NO	N/A	707-479-8660


For Councilmember
Irais Lopez-Ortega	7/15/24	7/31/24	YES	NO	N/A	707-294-8379
Lisa Gift	7/18/24	8/9/24	YES	NO	N/A	707-339-0343
Marion Villalba	7/19/24	8/7/24	YES	NO	N/A	562-279-5240
Daniel Herndon	7/22/24	NO	N/A	N/A	N/A	Updated: 8/9 4:15 p.m.

Candidate Nomination Filings

Donald Williams Filing Documents - Mayor

Irais Lopez-Ortega Filing Documents - Councilmember

Marion Villalba Filing Documents - Councilmember

Lisa Gift Filing Documents - Councilmember

Financial Disclosure Statement Filings

The City of Calistoga is an electronic filing agency, you can access the City of Calistoga's Statements of Economic Interest and Campaign Finance Disclosures via public portal.

Voter Resources and Information:

Napa County Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-Box Locations

Tracking your ballot with BallotTrax- when it is mailed, received, and counted: State of California (ballottrax.net)

Napa County Elections Division is recruiting Vote Center Clerks - Apply Now!

The Napa County Elections Division is currently conducting a recruitment for Vote Center Clerks and Vote Center Lead. Please visit Napa County’s website and view the recruitment brochure (PDF) for more details on how to apply.

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