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Candidate filing opens Feb. 2 in Los Angeles; residency must be established 30 days before filing
Summary
Candidate filing for municipal offices in the City of Los Angeles runs Feb. 2–March 4, 2026. The announcement says applicants must meet a residency requirement at least 30 days before filing opens; specific residency rules depend on the office sought.
Candidate filing for offices in the City of Los Angeles opens Feb. 2 and closes March 4, 2026, the announcement said. The notice also said applicants must meet a residency requirement at least 30 days before filing begins.
Under the rules described in the announcement, candidates for mayor, city attorney and city controller must live in the City of Los Angeles. Candidates for city council must reside in the council district they seek, and candidates for school board must live in the Los Angeles Unified School District. The announcement did not provide additional filing steps or qualifications beyond those residency requirements.
Officials directing prospective candidates to training resources said more guidance is available on the LA City Clerk YouTube channel, where candidate filing training videos are posted. Prospective filers should confirm any additional eligibility criteria or documentation requirements before submitting their paperwork.
The announcement did not specify other filing requirements, deadlines for supplemental materials, or a filing office phone number or web link.
