Election Information

General Information

The City of Calistoga conducts general municipal elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years. The right to vote is a fundamental freedom guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. It allows us the right to choose the people who represent us and make the laws that we all live under. We encourage you to register to vote and, if you’re interested, to run for public office.

The City Clerk serves as the City’s Election Official who, with support from the Napa County Registrar of Voters, administers Federal, State and Local procedures through which local government representatives are elected. The City Clerk assists candidates in meeting their legal responsibilities before, during and after an election. From election pre-planning to certification of election results and filing of final campaign disclosure documents, the City Clerk manages the elections process, which forms the foundation of our democratic system of government.

November 2026 Municipal Election

The next General Municipal Election for the City of Calistoga will be held in November 2026. Calistoga residents will cast their ballots for a Mayor and two Councilmembers. Seats do not open for filing until July 2026.

The 2026 Election will be to fill the following seats:

  • Mayor
    Full term of two years
  • Two (2) Members of the City Council
    Full term of four years

Election Notices

Candidate Guide

Running for public office is a challenging and exciting experience that carries certain legal requirements and responsibilities. This Candidate Election Guide(PDF, 2MB) is designed to assist in navigating the nomination and election process. It contains information such as critical deadlines, instructions, regulatory sources, nomination process steps and forms, campaign filing requirements, and an overview of relevant State and local laws.

Election Status

City of Calistoga - Status of Issued Nomination Papers

For Mayor

Candidate Name & Office Issued Filed Petition Qualified? Supplement Issued? Contact Information
 Kevin Eisenberg 7/15/26  7/21/26  Qualified  No  calistogakevin@gmail.com
           
           

For Councilmember

Candidate Name & Office Issued Filed Petition Qualified? Supplement Issued? Contact Information
 Scott Cooper 7/20/26  8/7/26 Qualified  No  scooper@calistogca.gov
 Lana Richardson 7/21/26  7/29/26 Qualified  No lana.b.richardson@gmail.com
 Stephanie Garcia 8/7/26  No      
 Kelly Nelson 8/12/26  No      

Candidate Nomination Filings

Kevin Eisenberg for Mayor - Filing(PDF, 2MB)

Lana Richardson for Councilmember - Filing(PDF, 2MB)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement Filings

The City of Calistoga is an electronic filing agency, you can access the City of Calistoga's Statements of Economic Interest and Campaign Finance Disclosures via public portal.

Notice That There Are No More Candidates Than Offices

The City Council will discuss the available options listed here(PDF, 104KB) on August 19, 2026 at 10 am at the Fairgrounds, in the Tucker Building. The agenda can be found here

Voter Resources and Information

Tracking your ballot with BallotTrax - when it is mailed, received, and counted.