Fundamentals to Run for Office

For information on candidacy requirements to run for the City of San Diego office of Mayor, City Attorney, and City Council, please view How to Run for Office. 

Other Election Resources:

San Diego City Charter:

• Nominations and Elections

San Diego Municipal Code:

• Elections - General
• Nominations
• Write-In Candidates

City Clerk Administrative Guidelines (Section 1: Elections; Section 2: Nomination Papers; Sub-Section 2.1: Designation of Principal Profession, Vocation, or Occupation (DOT); Sub-Section 2.2: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ))

Fair Political Practices Commission (Form 501: Candidate Intention Statement; Form 410: Statement of Organization; and other campaign forms)

Ethics Commission (Campaign Laws and Educational Material; Campaign Manuals; Ethics Commission Contact: 619-533-3476)

Campaign Contribution Limits (2023 Update)