ELECTIONS
Statewide Special Election November 4, 2025
The County is holding a Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Canyon Lake City Hall is a designated ballot drop-off location and a 4-day vote center.
- Ballots can be dropped off at City Hall during normal business hours beginning October 6 through Election Day.
- Council Chambers will be open as an in-person vote center on November 1 through 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- On Election Day, the vote center will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for in-person voting.
- Additional voter education resources are available here: Special Election Toolkit
For additional information visit the County's website at www.voteinfo.net or call the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200.
The City of Canyon Lake is a General Law city governed by a five-member City Council. Members of the City Council serve staggered terms, with either two or three seats open for election every two years.
The City Clerk serves as the Elections Officer and is responsible for the issuance and acceptance of nomination papers and is the official Filing Officer for campaign statements.
The City consolidates its election activities with the County of Riverside, which provides voter registration, ballot materials, vote centers and other critical election functions.
To run for City Office, you must be:
- A United States citizen;
- 18 years of age or older; and
- A resident and registered voter of the City of Canyon Lake at the time nomination papers are issued.
CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS
The City of Canyon Lake follows State guidelines related to campaign contribution limits. For current limits visit the FPPC website HERE. Please note these limits are subject to change.
PAST ELECTION RESULTS
Click on the links below to view past election results.