General Municipal Election

November 5, 2024

Ballot Drop Off & Vote Centers Locations

Official Ballot Drop-Off Location

Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Election Day, November 5th - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Vote Centers

Hours: November 2nd - November 4th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Election Day, November 5th - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Hours: November 2nd - November 4th, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Election Day, November 5th - 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

A General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the following offices:

Election webpage table

Qualifications for Office

A person who holds office as Councilmember or Mayor must be at the time of assuming such office an elector of the City of Desert Hot Springs (City), and must have been a registered voter of the City at the time nomination papers were issued. (CA Government Code §§ 34882, 34904, 36502). Additionally:

  • City Councilmember(s) must reside in the jurisdictional boundaries of their respective district for no fewer than 30 days prior to filing nomination papers, and for the duration of their term.
  • Mayoral candidate(s) must reside in the jurisdictional boundaries of the City no fewer than 30 days prior to filing nomination papers, and for the duration of their term.
  • Proof of residency in document form must be shown to the City Clerk upon filing nomination papers.

Nomination Period

The nomination period is from July 15, 2024, to August 8, 2024. By law, the required documents and forms will only be available during this time period.

  • Nomination Papers may be obtained at the City Clerk's Office at Desert Hot Springs City Hall (11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240).
  • Completed Nomination Papers may be filed at the City Clerk's Office at Desert Hot Springs City Hall (11-999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240) no later than August 8, 2024, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Individuals interested in pulling Nomination Papers to become a City Council Candidate should make an appointment with the City Clerk by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 329-6411 or via email at cityclerk@cityofdhs.org.

Roster of Candidates

The individuals listed below have qualified for the November 5, 2024 ballot:

Final Candidates

Nomination Documents - Public Exam Period

In accordance with CA Elections Code 13313, candidate statements are available for public review. Click HERE to view.

Measure "P" Sales Tax Ballot Measure

On July 2, 2024, the Desert Hot Springs City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-030 to submit the following measure to the voters in the November 5, 2024 election. Click here to view the proposed ordinance text in full.

Please take a moment to join the conversation and provide YOUR priorities for a strong, safe Desert Hot Springs.

Sales tax ballot measure question

Impartial Analysis & Primary Arguments - Public Exam Period

In accordance with CA Elections Code 9295, the impartial analysis and primary arguments are available for public review. Click HERE to view.

Rebuttal Arguments - Public Exam Period

In accordance with CA Elections Code 9295, rebuttal arguments are available for public review. Click HERE to view.

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