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Election Information

City Council Elections

The next General Municipal Election for the City of Rancho Cordova will be held on November 5, 2024.

The Election Nomination Period for the City of Rancho Cordova will commence on July 15, 2024, through August 9, 2024.

The following are the Rancho Cordova City Council Candidates for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election:

NAME	MAILING ADDRESS	DISTRICT	PHONE	EMAIL	CANDIDATE STATEMENT
Jim Rhorabough (Qualified Write-In Candidate)	2020 Van Nuys Way Rancho Cordova, CA 95670	1	(279) 251-6250	jimrhorabough@gmail.com	n/a
David Sander	Rancho Cordova, CA	1	(916) 837-3446	dmsander@mac.com	Candidate Statement
Joe Little	3337 Virgo Street Sacramento, CA 95827	3	(916) 704-4853	joeklittle@gmail.com	Candidate Statement
Chris Mann	Rancho Cordova, CA	3	(916) 519-0969	info@mann4council.com	Candidate Statement
Sergiy Pronin	Rancho Cordova, CA	3	n/a	Pronin4city@gmail.com	Candidate Statement
Amber Verdugo	Rancho Cordova, CA	3	(916) 589-0976	Sarcasmuponrequest@gmail.com	Candidate Statement
Siri Pulipati	Rancho Cordova, CA	4	(916) 200-6103	electsiri@gmail.com	Candidate Statement
Leroy Tripette	Rancho Cordova, CA	4	(916) 476-2786	LeroyT4RC@gmail.com	Candidate Statement

The Write-In Candidate filing period is September 9, 2024, to October 22, 2024. Ballots are mailed to all voters by October 7, 2024, and ballot drop-off locations are open on October 7, 2024, through Election Day.

Candidate Filing Status Report

Below is the Candidate Filing Status Report.

Candidate Filing Status Report

Offices To Be Filled

Three (3) offices are up for election on November 5, 2024:

Council Members - Three positions, one each for District 1, District 3 and District 4 (the adopted district map or the interactive review map can be viewed online). Council member elections are conducted by district with election of council members by voters of the district alone. The Term of office is four (4) years, commencing with the certification of the election results by the City Council.

Visit the By-District page for more information on how the City transitioned from an at-large election system to a by-district election system at the following link: Rancho Cordova by-District Elections Page

District Sequencing:

Seats up for Election in November 2024: District 1, District 3, and District 4

Seats up for Election in November 2026: District 2 and District 5

Candidate Eligibility and Running for Office

Candidates interested in running for Rancho Cordova City Council must meet the following requirements established by the State of California Elections and Government Codes:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of the election.
Must be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California at the time of the election.
Must be a resident and registered voter of the council district from which the candidate will be elected at the time the nomination papers are issued and throughout the term of office.

All candidates wishing to be placed on the ballot are required to complete the nomination process. To obtain nomination papers and to learn about the process, schedule an appointment to meet with the City Clerk during the nomination period from July 15, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. through August 9, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

During your meeting with the City Clerk, you will be given a Candidate Guide containing information and regulations regarding your campaign. For more information, contact Stacy Leitner, City Clerk at (916) 851-8805.

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Resources

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the following information:

FPPC Getting Started for Candidates

FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manual 2

Candidates are required to disclose personal and campaign-related financial information. All statements filed are a matter of public record. FPPC Filings are posted on the City of Rancho Cordova website.

Contact the FPPC for informal and formal advice at (866) 275-3772. The City Clerk’s Department cannot provide advice related to FPPC filing obligations.

Voter Registration

To find out if you are currently registered to vote, visit the webpage of the California Secretary of State. Not registered to vote? Register online at the California Secretary of State.

Re-registration is required if you have moved since you last registered, changed your name, or changed your political party affiliation.

The registration deadline is 15 days before an election. You may register to vote online at the California Secretary of State.

For more information, contact the City Clerk's Department at 916.851.8720 or the County of Sacramento Registration and Elections Department at 916.875.6451.

Helpful Election Resources

The websites below provide valuable election information for candidates, campaign committees and voters.

Sacramento County Registrar of Voters: Information on voter registration, vote centers, vote-by-mail and election results for races within Sacramento County.
The Fair Political Practices Commission: Information on the Political Reform Act, Campaign Forms, Statement of Economic Interest Forms, filing deadline and workshops for committees.
The California Secretary of State: Information regarding state candidates and measures, calendars, voter registration, statewide election results and general election information.
The State of California Elections Code
League of Women Voters (National Website)
League of Women Voters (Local Chapter)
Voter's Edge California: A partnership of the League of Women Voters and Maplight that includes a comprehensive guide for elections including measures, candidates and information about polling locations.