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 2024 Municipal Election

The next General Municipal Election for the City of Calistoga will be held November 2024. Calistoga residents will cast their ballots for a Mayor and two Councilmembers. Seats do not open for filing until July 2024.

The 2024 Election will be to filled the following seats:

• Mayor
  Full term of two years

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

Election Notices

• Notice of Elections(PDF, 191KB)
• Notificaccion de Eleccion(PDF, 193KB)
• Resolution No. 2024-32 Calling for the Holding 2024 Municipal Elections(PDF, 869KB)
• Resolution No. 2024-33 Requesting Consolidation and Election Services from Napa County(PDF, 825KB)
• Resolution No. 2024-34 Adopting Candidate Statement Regulations(PDF, 1MB)
• Status of Nomination Process 8/6/24(PDF, 100KB)

Candidate Guide

Running for public office is a challenging and exciting experience that carries certain legal requirements and responsibilities. This Candidate Election Guide(PDF, 6MB) 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
Donald Williams	7/15/24	7/31/24	Yes	No	707-479-8660

For Councilmember

Candidate Name & Office	Issued	Filed	Petition Qualified?	Supplement Issued?	Contact Information
Irais Lopez-Ortega	7/15/24	7/31/24	Yes	No	707-294-8379
Lisa Gift	7/18/24	8/9/24	Yes	No	707-339-0343
Marion Villalba	7/19/24	8/7/24	Yes	No	562-279-5240
Daniel Herndon	7/22/24	No	N/A	N/A	Updated: 8/9 4:15 p.m.

Candidate Nomination Filings

• Donald Williams Filing Documents - Mayor(PDF, 5MB)
• Irais Lopez-Ortega Filing Documents - Councilmember(PDF, 3MB)
• Marion Villalba Filing Documents - Councilmember(PDF, 3MB)
• Lisa Gift Filing Documents - Councilmember(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.

Voter Resources and Information

• Napa County Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-Box Locations(PDF, 225KB)

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

• Register to Vote
• Vote-By-Mail
• State Voter Information Guide
• Easy Voter Guide
• Napa County Elections
• Vote411
• Secretary of State
• Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)

Napa County Elections Division is Recruiting Vote Center Clerks

Apply Now!

The Napa County Elections Division is currently conducting a recruitment for Vote Center Clerks and Vote Center Lead. Please visit Napa County’s website and view the recruitment brochure(PDF, 1MB) for more details on how to apply.