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BREA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The City of Brea’s General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the following officers:
Three (3) City Council Member for a full term of four (4) years
The nomination period for these offices begins on Monday, July 18, 2022, and closes on Friday, August 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.
If an incumbent officer of the City does not file nomination papers by August 12, 2022 (the 88th day before the election), the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election, August 17, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., to nominate candidates other than the incumbents for that incumbent’s elective office. This extension only applies to offices to which the incumbent is eligible to be elected.
If you would like to pull papers to run for City Council, please contact the City Clerk to schedule an appointment at (714) 990-7757 or lillianhn@cityofbrea.net.
Notice of Election – Traditional Chinese
City Clerk
The City Clerk is the local elections official and coordinates with the County of Orange in conduct of municipal elections. Duties of the elections official include:
- Prepare necessary resolutions calling for general and special municipal elections
- Declare election results
- Coordinate the candidate nomination process
- Receipt and process initiative, referendum, and recall petitions
Brea consolidates its regular elections with statewide elections held on the first Tuesday of November of even numbered years to fill expired City Council and City Treasurer terms and conducts elections in accordance with the California Elections Code and local regulations.
FPPC Campaign Filings
Effective January 1, 2021, AB 2151 requires a local government agency to post on its internet website, within 72 hours of the applicable filing deadline, a copy of any specified statements, reports, or other documents filed with that agency in paper format and must be made available for four years from the date of the election associated with the filing.
Per AB 2151, copies of Campaign Disclosure Statements filed by the City Council may be reviewed on this page.
*Please note that certain personal information for statements that are posted electronically (i.e., online or by email) are required to be redacted. Unredacted copies (fees may apply) of campaign statements are available in the City Clerk's Office located at 1 Civic Center Drive, Brea, CA 92821.
To access Current Council Members, Committees and Candidates Campaign Disclosures, please click here.
VOTING OPTIONS
The Voters Choice Act passed in 2016 (SB 450), which allows select counties to conduct all-mail ballot elections while also providing regional Vote Centers to be open 10 days prior to Election Day through close of voting on Election Day. On February 26, 2019, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved conducting elections through this model.
There are several hassle-free voting options to enhance the voter experience. Major changes include the addition of Vote Centers throughout Orange County, secure ballot drop-off box locations, and a flexible voting schedule.
As a registered voter, you’ll have more options that match your busy schedule:
- Visit: Vote at ANY Vote Center location countywide during the election period. Vote Centers will feature electronic check-in and ballot system, disabled access voting, voter registration options, and personal customer service support and problem solving.
- Drop: Drive through a ballot drop-off location or drop your ballot at any countywide Vote Center.
- Mail: Return your ballot via the US Post Office – No stamp required
- Pursuant to Elections Code section 3000.5, every voter will be mailed an official ballot. Vote by Mail ballots will be arriving in mid-May. For full ballot return options, visit ocvote.gov/options
Ballots can be tracked here.
Brea Ballot Drop Box Locations:
Available 24/7 starting October 10 until November 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Brea Civic and Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle, off E Birch Street
Drive-Thru and Walk Up
Brea Sports Park
3333 E Birch Street
Walk Up
For a complete list of all ballot drop box locations, visit https://ocvote.gov/voting
“Seal it, sign it, return it, track it”
Brea Vote Center Locations:
Brea Civic and Cultural Center
1 Civic Center Circle, Off E Birch Street
Open: October 29 – November 4, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
November 5-7, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
November 8, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Brea Community Center
695 Madison Way, between Randolph Ave. & Poplar Ave.
Open: November 5-7, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
November 8, 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
For a complete list of all Vote Center locations, visit https://ocvote.gov/voting
Where's My Ballot?
Ballot tracking – sign up at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov for text, email or voice call alerts on the status of your Vote by Mail ballot.
Tool will allow voters to receive automatic updates when:
- County mails the voter’s ballot
- County receives the voter’s ballot
- Count has counted voter’s ballot
- If there were any issues with the voter’s ballot
Ballot Drop Boxes
VOTER REGISTRATION
Changes to voter registration can be done online at registertovote.ca.gov
You will need:
- CA Driver’s License or identification card number
- Last four digits of your social security number
- Date of birth
You can also check voter registration status online at registertovote.ca.gov
Other Election Information
Brea had 29,301 registered voters as of May 2022.
The Secretary of State selects a random alphabetic position for names on ballots. The ballot will list all candidates in the order of the randomized alphabet. California Secretary of State’s Office will post results of the randomized alphabet drawing on their website on August 18, 2022.
If the number of candidates is not more than the number of available seats to be filled for an office, the City Council may appoint the candidates to office and cancel the election.
Election Archives
You may view results and corresponding election documents by visiting our Election Archives page.
Contact Information
If you need any additional information of clarification, do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 714-990-7756.