Election

The City of Selma conducts municipal elections in accordance with California election law. General municipal elections are held every two years for City Council and Mayor positions as established by the Selma Municipal Code and applicable election schedules.

Information regarding upcoming elections, candidate filing periods, district seats up for election, election calendars, and voter resources will be posted on this page as it becomes available.

Serving on the City Council

The Selma City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. In addition to regular Council meetings, Councilmembers spend time reviewing agenda materials, attending special meetings as needed, and representing the City at community events, regional meetings, and other official functions.

Councilmembers, including the Mayor, receive a monthly stipend as established by the Selma Municipal Code and City Council policy. Councilmembers may also participate in City-sponsored benefits programs in accordance with applicable policies. City-issued technology and reimbursement for authorized City-related travel, training, and conference attendance are provided pursuant to City policy.

• 2026 Candidate Filing Class Flyer – 6-30-2026
• How to Run for Office 2026 (Candidate Guide)
• County of Fresno- Candidate Application
• County of Fresno-Letter of Authorization
• County of Fresno- Candidate Statement of Qualifications
• Fresno County Clerk/Registrar of Voters Website (Election Information)

In Which District Do I Reside?

Candidate filing appointments can be made by contacting the City Clerk by email or phone at [email protected] or 559-891-2200.  


Important Dates

• June 26, 2026: Completion of Boundary Changes for all Districts
  
  
• June 30, 2026: Candidate Filing Training
  
  
• July 1, 2026: Delivery of Notice from Districts to Election Official
  
  
• July 13, 2026 – August 7, 2026: Candidate Filing Period
  
  
• August 8, 2026 – August 12, 2026: Extension, Candidate Filing Period if Qualifying Incumbent Does Not File
  
  
• August 13, 2026: Randomized Alphabet Drawing
  
  
• September 4, 2026 – September 19, 2026: Military & Overseas Voter, Vote-by-Mail Ballot Distribution
  
  
• September 7, 2026 – October 20, 2026: Statement of Write-in Candidacy Period
  
  
• September 24, 2026 – October 5, 2026: County Voter Information Guides in Mail
  
  
• October 5, 2026 – October 27, 2026: Mail Ballots in Mail
  
  
• October 5, 2026: First Day of Early Voting - County Clerk’s Office, 2221 Kern St., Fresno, CA 93721
  
  
• October 19, 2026: Close of Registration for This Election
  
  
• October 20, 2026 – November 3, 2026: Conditional Voter Registration Period
  
  
• October 24, 2026 – November 3, 2026: Eleven-Day Vote Centers open through Election Day; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• October 31, 2026 – November 3, 2026: All Voter Centers open through Election Day; 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  
  
• November 3, 2026: Election Day, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  
  
• November 10, 2026: Last Day to Receive Vote-by-Mail Ballot Postmarked no later than November 3, 2026

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• Resolution of Intention to Transition to By-District Elections adopted July 15, 2019
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• Amended Resolution No. 2019-39R
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• Demographer's presentation at the July 1st Council Meeting.
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