2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections
91 of LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils are holding elections this season between November 2020
and mid-June 2021. Voting in all NC elections this season will be exclusively Vote-By-Mail.
When is my Neighborhood Council Election?
Neighborhood Council elections happen on 12 different regional timelines over a six-month cycle. Vote-By-Mail ballots are postage paid, but must be requested online or by mail. Look up your NC’s Election Day and ballot request deadline here:
Who’s on a Neighborhood Council?
While Neighborhood Council board members are volunteers, they are public officials elected by the members of their community. Most board members serve two-year terms; a few Neighborhood Councils have four-year terms.
Who can run or vote?
Unlike other city, state, or federal elections, voting and being a candidate in Neighborhood Council (NC) elections is open to more than just the residents of a community. Participation is open to those who live, work, or own property or a business within an NC’s boundaries, as well as to “community interest stakeholders,” such as church members, local students (or parents of students), or members of local service organizations.
Candidates need not be US citizens or legal residents to qualify. Participation is also open to the formerly incarcerated. The minimum age to vote is 16; the minimum age to run for most NC seats is 18, except for Youth Seat candidates, who may be between the ages of 14-17.
Be A Candidate
Candidate Info Sessions
Get help with your candidate application. Sign up for a virtual info session to learn tips for running a successful campaign, connecting with voters, and much more. See session dates and RSVP:
Apply Online
Candidate applications open a few months before each regional Election Day. Visit the Clerk’s candidate filing page to apply now or download a paper application, available in 4 languages.
When to Apply
The 2020/21 Neighborhood Council elections are happening on a series of 12 regional dates between November 2020 and mid-June 2021. Look up your NC’s candidate filing deadline here:
How & When to Vote
All Neighborhood Council elections are entirely Vote-By-Mail this season, due to the pandemic.
Get Your Ballot
While ballots are postage paid, ballots are only available by request, unlike the November elections. Request your ballot from the City Clerk’s website using the button below:
When to Vote
Ballot requests open 60 days before your election, and the last date to request a ballot is one week prior to your official Election Day, so they are received and returned by the deadline.
How to Return a Ballot
Mailed ballots must be postmarked by your official Election Day, or you may use one of the local drop boxes available beginning the Friday before your official Election Day.
See Who’s Running
See who’s running for your Neighborhood Council! Use the button below and select your Neighborhood Council from the drop down list to view all the candidate statements and photos.
Where is my Neighborhood Council?
To find your Neighborhood Council, enter your address in the search bar on this map, then click the colored area of your location to see your Neighborhood Council name and corresponding information. This map also features important dates for each Neighborhood Council’s 2020/21 Election.
Where is my Neighborhood Council?
To find your Neighborhood Council, enter your address in the search bar on this map, then click the colored area of your location to see your Neighborhood Council name and corresponding information. This map also features important dates for each Neighborhood Council’s 2020/21 Election.
The Office of the City Clerk administers Neighborhood Council elections, while our Department – which serves as the primary support agency for LA’s Neighborhood Council system – oversees elections outreach and education. Please use the form below to contact us with your questions about Neighborhood Councils or about becoming a candidate.
For questions about filling out your candidate application or ballot request form, how Vote-By-Mail works this season, or Election Day/ballot drop box details, you may contact the City Clerk’s Neighborhood Council Election Section directly, by calling (213) 978-0444 or writing to Clerk.ElectionsNC@LAcity.org.
