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City Clerk Offers Candidate Workshop for June 2 Primary Election
By Staff Writer
Published on Thu, Jan 29, 2026
Community members interested in running for local office are invited to attend a Candidate Workshop hosted by the City of Long Beach Office of the City Clerk on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop will be held both in person at Long Beach City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd.) and online via Zoom.
The workshop is open to anyone considering candidacy in the June 2, 2026, Primary Nominating Election, including the offices of Mayor, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Prosecutor and City Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Attendees will learn what to expect during the election process, from filing nomination papers and preparing candidate statements to understanding campaign rules, ethics requirements and campaign finance basics.
The Candidate Workshop also coincides with the opening of the nomination period, which begins Feb. 9 and runs through 5 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. Nomination packets will be available after the workshop for those ready to get started. The Candidate Handbook will be available at the end of the workshop and can also be found on the City Clerk’s webpage.
The Office of the City Clerk aims to make local elections clear, fair and accessible. This workshop is designed to help prospective candidates better understand the process and feel prepared to take the next step in civic leadership.
Pre-registration is not required. Anyone requesting oral language interpretation for non-English-speaking participants or accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Office of the City Clerk at 562.570.6101 at least 72 business hours in advance.
