Recent General Municipal Election Updates

2013 General Municipal Election Official Results (PDF)

Resolution No. 13-0023 - Election Results (PDF)

2013 Official Sample Ballot (PDF)

2013 Precinct Map (PDF)

Watch the February 7th Candidates' Forum Video

The City Clerk is the local elections administrator and conducts the City's General Municipal Election.  This includes, but is not limited to: the preparation of necessary resolutions calling General or Special Municipal Elections; the coordination of the candidate nomination process, ballot designation and statement of qualification; the receipt and processing of initiative, referendum and recall petitions; and the canvassing and certification of election results.

In order to vote in an election, you must be registered to vote. Voter Registration Forms and other information can be obtained through any of the following means:

• The Manhattan Beach City Clerks Office, 1400 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA  90266, or call (310) 802-5056
  • March 5, 2013 Sample Ballot
  • Vote By Mail Application
• The Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder/County Clerk or call (800) 481-8683
  • Register to Vote - Online Application
  • Register to Vote - Apply by Mail
  • Permanent Vote By Mail - Application (PDF)
• The California Secretary of State or call (800) 345-8683                   
  • Register to Vote - Apply by Mail

March 5, 2013 General Municipal Election Information

The next regularly scheduled local General Municipal Election will be held on March 5, 2013. Any citizen in the City of Manhattan Beach may run for public office if the following general requirements are met:

• a citizen of the United States
• a legal resident and registered voter of the City of Manhattan Beach
• at least 18 years old on or before the election date
• not under a court order declaring you mentally incompetent
• and not serving a court sentence for a felony or election law violation

More specific qualifications and filing deadlines to run for a particular office vary. Citizens desiring to run for public office who meet these general qualifications should contact the City Clerk's Office located at 1400 Highland Avenue, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, or call (310) 802-5056.

Filing Period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements

The filing period for Nomination Papers and Candidate's Statements begins 8:00 AM on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. If a qualified incumbent fails to file by 5:00 PM, Friday, December 7, 2012, non-incumbents may file during the extended period until 5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 12, 2012.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2012, the City hosted a public meeting to provide all candidates an opportunity to hear from the City's Executive Management team regarding various programs and services provided by each department.  The Department Heads will also be available to answer questions about City operations.  The public and all candidates for office are invited to download the Candidates Public Meeting (PDF).

To schedule an appointment to receive a City Council Candidate Handbook, please contact the City Clerk's office at (310) 802-5056 or e-mail City Clerk Liza Tamura.

On the ballot for consideration will be three (3) City Council Seats and one (1) City Treasurer Seat.

Candidate information will be listed as it becomes available.

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