Elections

Overview

Elections

City of Rocklin general municipal elections are held in November of even-numbered years. Other special elections may be called from time to time by the City Council. City councilmembers are elected at large for a four-year term. The City Council serves staggered terms, i.e., two or three seats are open each election cycle.

The City Clerk’s Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections within the City of Rocklin. The following information has been prepared to help guide voters, potential candidates for office, and individuals and organizations participating in City elections.

There are three seats with terms expiring November 2024.

Nomination papers to seek office will be available from the City Clerk’s office prior to each election.  

Election’s Official:
City of Rocklin
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA  95677
General Information: (916) 625.5584

Other Important Telephone Numbers and Addresses:
Fair Political Practices Commission
428 J Street, Suite 620
Sacramento CA 95814
Toll Free Technical Assistance: 1-866-275-3772
Main Telephone: (916) 322-5660
Fax: (916) 322-0886
Website: www.fppc.ca.gov/

Secretary of State
1500 11th Street, Room 495
Sacramento CA 95814
General Information: (916) 653-6814
Website: www.ss.ca.gov/elections/

Placer County Registrar of Voters
2956 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
Telephone: (530) 886-5650
Website: www.placerelections.com/

 

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STATEWIDE SPECIAL ELECTION
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2025

Every registered voter will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Voters registered in Placer County may vote in person at any vote center located in Placer County, can submit ballots using secure drop boxes, or return ballots by mail which must be postmarked on or before Election Day. 

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Voter Registration

To be eligible to vote in an election, you must register at least 15 days prior to the election date. Once you have registered, your voter registration will remain active, regardless of whether you voted in the last election.

You are entitled to register to vote if you are:

  • A U.S. citizen;
  • a California resident;
  • at least 18 years of age at the date of the election; and
  • not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony.

You must re-register if you:

  • Move
  • Change Your Name
  • Change You Political Party Affiliation

Where do I register to vote?

Voter registration forms are available at:

City of Rocklin City Hall
3970 Rocklin Road
Rocklin, CA 95677
(916) 625-5560 		Placer County Department of Elections
2956 Richardson Drive
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 886-5650

Online voter registration is available through the Secretary of State’s Office at registertovote.ca.gov. A signature on file with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or online interview will allow you to complete the process.

Find out if you are a registered voter. 

See the Placer County Elections website for more information.

Fair Political Practices

For information relating to the Political Reform Act and to download forms see the Fair Political Practices Commission.

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2026 General Municipal Election

The next General Municipal Election for the City of Rocklin will be held in 2026 to fill two seats on the City Council for four year terms.

Nomination Period 

Those interested in becoming a candidate should contact the City Clerk’s Department in early July 2026. The City Clerk will assist candidates throughout the election process and will issue Nomination Papers and Candidate Handbooks during the nomination period.

To access the latest information on City Council Candidates and qualification status, please visit the County of Placer website: https://www.placerelections.com/current-elections/.

Candidates must be 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, and a registered voter residing within the City limits at the time the Nomination Paper is issued.  For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (916) 625-5560.

Fair Political Practices Commission – Statements

To view statements for current elected officials, as well as 2024 Councilmember candidates, see the link below to use our new eRetrieval system.  Statements are on file with the Office of the City Clerk in hard copy (unredacted) format as well and available for public viewing Monday – Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Statement of Economic Interests (SEI) Form 700 

Campaign Disclosure Statements