Tools for Candidates

Candidate’s Guide

Candidate’s Guides and all necessary documents for the election for the City of Healdsburg will be available in July of 2026. It is recommended you schedule an appointment with the City Clerk by calling (707) 431-3316 or (707) 431-3317 to receive all the necessary documents for the election.

Election Signs

The starting date for posting Election Period Temporary Freestanding Noncommercial Signs for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election will be, Wednesday, August 5, 2026 (90 days prior to the election). Municipal Code Section 20.16.205 (D) regulates Election Period Temporary Freestanding Noncommercial Signs and can be found here. For additional information on Election Signs, please contact the Planning and Building Department at (707) 431-3346. 

Fair Political Practices Commission

To further assist you as the candidate, it is important to become familiar with Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 provided by the FPPC to understand all of the disclosure requirements for candidates. Visit the FPPC (Fair Political Practices Commission) website for additional information.

Please see the Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 for candidates.

They can be contacted at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772).

Resources and Additional Information

• Healdsburg Municipal Code Section 2.40 - Elections
• Resolution No. 100-2006 (PDF) - Expense reimbursement policy and ethics training requirements
• 2024 Municipal Election Handbook
• Nomination Paper (Obtained in person from the City Clerk)
• Ballot Designation Worksheet
• Candidate’s Statement of Qualifications Form
• Form 700
• Campaign Disclosure Manual 2
• Form 501
• Form 410
• Form 460
• Form 470
• Election Sign Application