Election Information
The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections within the Town of Windsor. The following information has been prepared to help guide voters of the Town of Windsor, potential candidates for office, and individuals and organizations participating in Town elections.
Election
General Municipal Election - November 3, 2026
The General Municipal Election will have in-person voting at the Windsor Civic Center Council Chambers, located at 9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 400 in Windsor.
📍 October 31 - November 2: 9 AM – 5 PM
📍 Election Day, November 3: 7 AM – 8 PM
Dropping off your ballot is another option at the Windsor Bluebird Center, located at 25 Bluebird Drive, Windsor until 8 PM on November 4.
For more information and additional voting locations in Sonoma County, please visit: sonomacounty.gov/registrar-of-voters.
NOTICE OF OFFICES AND NOMINATIONS
How to Run for Office - Candidate Tools
Candidate Qualifications
To be eligible for these offices, an individual must be at least eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California, must be a registered voter and a resident within the Town limits or within the district they represent of the Town of Windsor.
Visit our Candidate Tools webpage to view the nomination period, Candidate’s Guide and other helpful resources.
Campaign Finance Statements
View campaign finance statements from January 1, 2022 to the present date, please click here Version Options Election Information Headline.
Archived campaign statements prior to December 31, 2021, please click here Version Options Election Information Headline.
IMPORTANT: Candidates cannot accept a contribution, nor can a person contribute a contribution totaling more than the limit set by Ordinance No. 2022-362. This ordinance stated that the contribution limit is $250 for a councilmember candidate and $500 for a mayoral candidate. This rule supersedes limits set by the State. The Town enforces these contribution limits and can impose administrative civil penalties for violations.
District Elections
The Town established district-based elections in 2019 and updated the district boundaries in 2022. Of the Council of five-seats:
- Mayor serves every two years.
- District 1, Councilmember serves every four-year term, next term begins 12/2026
- District 2, Councilmember serves every four-year term, next term begins 12/2028
- District 3, Councilmember serves every four-year term, next term begins 12/2028
- District 4, Councilmember serves every four-year term, next term begins 12/2026
More information about how the Town established districts, can be found on our District Elections page: District Elections | Windsor, CA - Official Website