Interested In Running For Murrieta City Council? Here's What To Know

MURRIETA, CA — If you are a Murrieta resident interested in local politics, here is an opportunity for you.

Two City Council seats are open in the General Municipal Election, which takes place on November 5.

The open seats represent Districts 3 and 4. The seats are currently held by Lisa DeForest (District 3) and Lori Stone (District 4). As of noon Wednesday, DeForest had filed paperwork to run again (see the "Potential Candidate List" here).

The filing period for Murrieta City Council opened Monday, July 15, and closes at 5 p.m. Friday, August 9. If an incumbent is not running for re-election and does not file papers by the August 9 deadline, the deadline extends to 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 14.

To qualify for the ballot, a candidate must live in Murrieta within the eligible district and be registered to vote. Find your district here. No fee is required to run for City Council; however, candidates can submit a Candidate’s Statement for the voter information pamphlet with a $600 deposit. Additional printing costs may apply, according to the city.

To obtain nomination documents, visit the City Clerk Department during normal business hours. According to the city, appointments are highly encouraged.

For more information, visit www.murrietaca.gov/1194/Candidate-Resources or contact the City Clerk’s Department at 951-461-6030 or CityClerk@MurrietaCA.gov.