2026 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR EMPLOYEE MEMBER OF THE LACERS BOARD
THE DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS HAS PASSED
A special election will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, to select the Employee-Member of the LACERS Board of Administration.
Active LACERS Members hired prior to October 3, 2026, will be mailed a ballot packet to their mailing address starting on Monday, October 26, 2026, containing voting instructions, candidate statement of qualifications, and an official ballot to be executed in accordance with established voting procedures.
New Active LACERS Members hired on or after October 4, 2026, and who wish to vote must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility to Vote from the City Personnel Department, Employment Verification Section, 700 E Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. You must present yourself to the Office of the City Clerk – Election Division with the Certificate of Eligibility to Vote to obtain an official ballot no earlier than Friday, November 6, 2026, and no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 13, 2026.
Voted ballots must be received by the Election Division no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 13, 2026. The ballots will be opened and tallied on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the Election Division starting at 9:00 a.m., in the presence of candidates and up to two (2) observers designated by each respective candidate, if so requested. The candidate who receives a plurality of all votes cast shall be elected to the position of Employee-Member of the Board for the unexpired term ending June 30, 2029.
Inquiries regarding this election may be directed to the Election Division at (213) 978-0444 or by email at Clerk.ElectionAdmin@lacity.org or by contacting the LACERS Board Office at (213) 855-9348.
2026 LACERS Special Election Notification