General Municipal elections are consolidated with San Bernardino County in November on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of even-numbered years to elect Mayor, members of the City Council, Treasurer, and to consider local ballot measures. 

The offices of Mayor and City Treasurer are elected at-large and beginning with the November 2018 election, Councilmembers are elected by district. City Councilmembers are non-partisan positions and do not have term limits. Terms are staggered, so that two seats are voted on during one election cycle and three seats during the next cycle. The next City Council election for Districts 2, 3, and 4 will take place on November 3, 2026.  Click here for more information on the November 2026 General Municipal Election. 

The Upland Municipal Code requires additional proof of residency requirements for City Council Candidates and Members.  Upland Municipal Code (UMC) Section 2.02.100 requires that each member of the city council must be and remain a resident of the council district from which the member is nominated at least thirty (30) days prior to the time the member is nominated, elected, and throughout that member’s term of office.  The Mayor may reside in any district within the City and shall be elected by the voters city-wide; however, the mayor must be and remain a resident of the City at least thirty (30) days prior to the time the mayor is nominated, elected, and throughout the mayor’s term of office.  Candidates, at the time nomination papers are pulled, must provide proof of residency as required in UMC Section 2.02.120.  Current Councilmembers must provide proof of residency by December 31st of each year during the member's term of office. These requirements are in addition to the general requirements listed below. 

General Qualifications to Run for and Hold Public Office

A Candidate must be:

• A United States Citizen
• 18 years of age on or before election day
• A registered voter living in the City of Upland, in the respective District for Council Members and reside in the council district from which the member is nominated at least thirty (30) days prior to the time the member is nominated, elected, and throughout that member’s term of office.

In an effort to maintain our City’s municipal charm and aesthetics your cooperation is requested in adhering to the regulations regarding the posting of temporary political signs. Your respect for our community and subsequent cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated.

The City requests that temporary political signs not be posted more than 45 days before an election.  The statement of understanding should be completed and submitted to the City Clerk's office before placing any signs in the City.  The person signing the political sign statement of understanding shall be responsible for any political campaign signs.