2024 Election

  1. Candidate Elections
  2. Ballot Measure

The City of Milpitas will conduct a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, to elect two City Council members and one Mayor. According to the term limits established by the City of Milpitas, Mayor Carmen Montano may seek reelection for up to two additional terms, and Councilmember Evelyn Chua is eligible for one additional term.

Filing obligations

Candidates intending to file nomination papers during the Nomination Period may be subject to filing obligations prior to the Nomination Period, as stipulated by the Political Reform Act and the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). See FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 (PDF) for additional information regarding filing obligations.  

  • Form 501 (PDF) - Candidate Intention Statement: Must be filed before soliciting or receiving any contributions, or before making expenditures on behalf of a candidacy. This Form must be filed in hardcopy with the Office of the City Clerk. Note: Municipal elections are non-partisan.
  • Form 410 (PDF) - Statement of Organization of Recipient Committee: Must be filed within 10 days of receiving $2,000 in contributions.
  • Campaign Committee Training for Candidates and Treasurers - Fair Political Practices Commission 
July 15 - August 9, 2024*Nomination PeriodPeriod during which candidates collect and return their nomination papers to the Elections Official. 
August 15, 2024Randomized Alphabet DrawingThe Secretary of State (SOS) conducts a drawing of letters of the alphabet to determine the order in which candidates appear on the ballot.
September 9 - October 22, 2024Write-in Candidacy PeriodBetween these dates is the period for candidates to obtain and file write-in nomination documents with the Elections Official.
November 5, 2024Election Day
December 5, 2024Deadline to Certify Election Results