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