Election Information

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In 2018, the Vista City Council began the transition from citywide voting to district-based voting. The City is now divided into four (4) districts and only voters within a district will vote to elect their District City Council Member. The Mayor remains elected citywide. After each Census, the City is required to go through a re-districting process using the new census data to redraw their district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. After community outreach and public input, the City Council adopted a new District map on March 8, 2022.

Maps

City Council Districts (interactive map)
City Council Districts
District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4

Having trouble finding your District or have questions about district elections? Contact the City Clerk's Office: 760.639.6125

2024 General Municipal Election Information

The chartered City of Vista is governed by a five-member City Council composed of the Mayor (elected at large) and four Council Members elected by district. The City Clerk is the election official and is responsible for the conduct of its municipal elections, as well as facilitating candidate filing procedures and assisting candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities during an election. Elections are held in even numbered years. The next General Municipal Election will be held on November 5, 2024, for City Council Member seats in Districts 2 and 3.

Voting Resources

Voter Registration Information

Residents may register to vote at any time. If a qualified voter is not registered to vote and wants to vote in a particular election, the qualified voter must register at least 15 days before that election.

Voter registration requirements: U.S. Citizen and 18 years of age on or before election day.
Voter registration forms are available online at the San Diego Registrar of Voters website. Citizens can fill in the registration form on-line, print and sign, and mail to the Registrar of Voters.
Voter registration forms are also available at the City Clerk’s Office, U.S. Post Offices, public libraries, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and other public buildings.