2024 Nomination Period: The nomination period will open July 15 and will close August 9. Candidates should make an appointment to pull papers by emailing the City Clerk or by calling 916-461-6035.
How to Obtain a Nomination Packet:
- Make an Appointment:
- Email: City Clerk
- Phone: 916-461-6035
Location: Folsom City Clerk’s Department, Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom
Filing Appointment: Email City Clerk or call 916-461-6035 to make a filing appointment.
- Required Information (to verify candidate’s eligibility):
- Full legal name
- Current residence address
- Email
- Phone number
- Walk-ins: Candidates without an appointment will have to wait while eligibility is verified.
What's in the Nomination Packet:
- All required forms to qualify as a candidate.
- Fillable PDFs of forms (except Nomination Papers) will be emailed to the candidate after packet pickup; certain forms are also available below.
Candidate Forms/Information:
Note: The below forms alone are not sufficient to qualify a candidate for the ballot. Candidates must appear in person to obtain official Nomination Papers.
Filing:
All forms and Nomination Papers must be filed by August 9, 5 pm, and all must be filed together at the same time. Only original hardcopies will be accepted for filing; documents cannot be filed electronically.
- Filing Location: Folsom City Clerk’s Department, Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom.
- Filing Appointment: Email City Clerk or call 916-461-6035 to make a filing appointment.
Additional Information About Getting Started With Your Campaign from the Fair Political Practices Commission Resources. Candidates are strongly encouraged to review:
Contact FPPC for legal advice at 916-322-5660; The City Clerk's Department cannot provide advice related to FPPC filing obligations.
Financial Disclosure Requirements for Candidates Candidates are required to disclose personal and campaign-related financial information. All statements filed are a matter of public record. Please keep in mind that financial rules are strictly enforced by the FPPC Enforcement Division, and violations can result in criminal prosecution, civil action by the public, and administrative sanctions.
After the Election – filing requirements continue until the committee is terminated
Campaign Contribution Limits - In June 1994, Folsom voters passed Initiative Measure V imposing a $150 limit on contributions to campaigns for city council and restricting campaign loans and credits.
City of Folsom Campaign Sign Regulations - Campaign signs may not be placed earlier than 60 days before an election and they must be removed within seven days after the election.
Campaign Financial Disclosure Filings filed by City Councilmembers, candidates, and committees located or campaigning within the City of Folsom.
District Sequencing:
Seats Up For Election in November 2024: District 2 and District 4
Seats Up For Election in November 2026: District 1, District 3, and District 5
How this impacts candidates and voters: Under the by-district election system, only registered voters residing in a Council District may run for City Council for that District, and only registered voters residing in the candidate’s District may vote for that candidate. The City will continue to have five Councilmembers, each serving a 4-year term.
Visit the By-District Overview page for more information on how the City transitioned from an at-large election system to a by-district election system.