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ELECTION INFORMATION
City Begins Transition to District-Based Elections
At the July 24, 2023, City Council Meeting, the Rancho Santa Margarita City Council adopted a Resolution declaring its intention to transition from at-large to by-district municipal elections.
To help share information about the district formation process, public mapping tools, and maps drawn by the public and to collect public feedback, the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has launched a dedicated district formation webpage: www.drawrsm.org. The webpage includes background information about district formation, a schedule outlining public hearings and deadlines, frequently asked questions and other details. The page will be updated throughout the process to include additional information on upcoming meetings, hearings, and draft maps.
The City Clerk is the local Election Official and coordinates with the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office to conduct municipal elections.
General Municipal Election - November 8, 2022
A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for three Members of the City Council for Full Terms of Four (4) Years each.
Election Results
Results for the 2022 General Election will be posted beginning at 8:05 p.m. on November 8th. For Election Results, click here.
For Election Results Reporting Schedule, click here.
Vote Center Locations
October 29th to November 4th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
November 5th to November 7th from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November 8th from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
SITE NAME | ADDRESS | LOCATION DESCRIPTION |
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Rancho Santa Margarita Branch Library Opens October 29th | 30902 La Promesa | Corner of Richard Reese Way |
Bell Tower Regional Community Center Opens November 5th | 22232 El Paseo | Off Richard Reese Way |
Trabuco Canyon Water District Opens November 5th | 32003 Dove Canyon Drive | Off Plano Trabuco Road |
Ballot Drop Box Locations
Open 24/7 starting October 10th to November 8th until 8 p.m.
SITE NAME | ADDRESS | LOCATION DESCRIPTION |
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Calvary Chapel Rancho Santa Margarita Walk Up | 30615 Avenida De Las Flores | Corner of Banderas |
Rancho Santa Margarita Branch Library Walk Up | 30902 La Promesa | Corner of Richard Reese Way |
Notice of Nominees
To view the Notice of Nominees, click here.
To view the Notice of Nominees in Spanish, click here.
Secretary of State Randomized Alphabet Drawing
On August 18, 2022, in accordance with Elections Code section 13112(b)(1)(C)(i), the Secretary of State's office conducted a drawing of the letters of the alphabet to determine the randomized alphabet for use in the General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022.
The finalized list of qualified candidates is listed in the order as dictated by the Secretary of State randomized alphabet drawing:
KEN DIXON
BRAD MCGIRR
JERRY HOLLOWAY
ANNE FIGUEROA
Candidate's Statements Public Review Period
The public review period for candidates' statements closed Monday, August 22, 2022.
For ten (10) calendar days after the filing deadline for candidate's statements, the Election Official shall make a copy of the candidate's statements available for public examination in the Election Official's office.
Nomination Filing Period
The nomination filing period for City Council candidates opened Monday, July 18, 2022 and closed Friday, August 12, 2022, no later than 5:00 p.m.
To request a Candidate Log, please contact the City Clerk, Amy Diaz, at (949) 635-1806 or via email at adiaz@cityofrsm.org.
Notice of Election
To view the Notice of Election, click here.
To view the Notice of Election in Spanish, click here.
Voter Registration
Voter registration forms are at City Hall and the Rancho Santa Margarita Library. First time voters must register to vote. For more information related to voter registration, please visit the Orange County Registrar of Voters website.
Election Resources
- Election Results
- Orange County Registrar of Voters Office
- Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)
- League of Women Voters Orange Coast
- Orange County Legislative District Finder
- Secretary of State
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Amy Diaz
City ClerkPhone: 949-635-1806
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City Clerk's Office
Physical Address
22112 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Phone: 949-635-1800, ext. 6201