You have to be at least 26 years old to be Mayor of Eureka. No age limitation for City Councilmembers

 

You have to be at least 26 years old to be Mayor of Eureka. No age limitation for City Councilmembers.

At 4:17p.m., the Humbolt County Office of Elections sent out information for prospective candidates.

"The Humboldt County Office of Elections reminds the community that the Statewide General Election will be held on Nov. 3, and many local elected positions will be on the ballot. Individuals interested in running for an elected position on the Nov. 3 ballot should know that important filing deadlines are coming up soon.

City Council seats in Arcata, Blue Lake, Eureka, Ferndale, Fortuna, Rio Dell and Trinidad will all be up for election, along with mayor races in Eureka and Ferndale. Numerous school district trustee positions from Arcata to Southern Humboldt will also be on the ballot, as well as a seat on the Redwoods Community College District Board of Trustees. Additional elected positions representing water districts, fire protection districts, community services districts and the Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation and Conservation District round out the local contests. 

Candidates looking to run for office in the November 3 Statewide General Election should be aware of these important filing deadlines:

Declaration of Candidacy & Nomination Papers: July 13 – Aug. 7 at 5 p.m.

Nomination Extension Period: Extended to Aug. 12 at 5 p.m.*

Write-In Period: Sept. 7 – Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.

*Occurs only when an incumbent fails to file for reelection by 5 p.m. on the normal filing deadline.

Candidates for all city offices must file required paperwork at the City Hall corresponding to the office they are seeking."