The below candidates have qualified to appear on the November 2026 ballot:

District 1 Candidate(s):

Paul Kerfeld
Mike Kozlowski
Chad Vander Veen

District 3 Candidate(s):

Sarah Aquino
Jagadish "Jag" Nagendra 

District 5 Candidate(s): 

Justin Hurst
Anna Rohrbough 

In the upcoming November election, Folsom residents will vote on the below three local ballot measures. These measures propose changes to the City Charter and Municipal Code regarding the appointment of the City Attorney, the authority of local boards and commissions, and campaign contribution limits.

Measure I: Appointment of the City Attorney
Description: Authorizing the submission of a ballot measure to the qualified voters of the City to amend City Charter Section 4.03 related to the appointment of the City Attorney and associated operational changes.

Vote Requirement to Pass:  simple majority vote (50%+1) of the votes cast
Official Documents: 
   Ballot Measure Resolution No. 11665 (includes Ordinance No. 1371 as exhibit)
   Argument in Favor of Measure I
   (No Argument Against Measure I was submitted)
   Impartial Analysis

Measure J: Decision Making Authority of Boards and Commissions
Description: Authorizing the submission of a ballot measure to the qualified voters of the City to amend City Charter Section 4.07 related to the decision-making authority of boards and commissions.

Vote Requirement to Pass:  simple majority vote (50%+1) of the votes cast
Official Documents: 
   Ballot Measure Resolution No. 11666 (includes Ordinance No. 1372 as exhibit)
   Argument in Favor of Measure J
   Argument Against Measure J
   Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure J  
   Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure J  
   Impartial Analysis

Measure K: Campaign Contribution Limits
Description: Authorizing the submission of a ballot measure to the qualified voters of the City to amend Folsom Municipal Code Section 2.48.030 related to campaign contribution limits.

Vote Requirement to Pass:  simple majority vote (50%+1) of the votes cast
Official Documents: 
   Ballot Measure Resolution No. 11667 (includes Ordinance No. 1373 as exhibit)
   Argument in Favor of Measure K
   (No Argument Against Measure K was submitted)
   Impartial Analysis 

Questions?  For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Department:

• Email: CityClerkDept@folsom.ca.us
• Phone: 916-461-6035

November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
City Council Seats Up For Election:  District 1, District 3, and District 5

Nomination Period:  Monday, July 13, 2026, 8 a.m.  - Friday, August 7, 2026, 5 p.m. NOMINATION FILING PERIOD IS CLOSED

• Folsom City Council Candidate Guide (Supplement to Sacramento County's Guide, below)
• Sacramento County Candidate Filing Guide
• Folsom Campaign Contribution Limits (FMC Ch. 2.48)
• Folsom Campaign Sign Regulations 
  
  
• FPPC Getting Started for candidates and treasurers
• FPPC Local Candidate / Committee Checklist  - factsheet that provides an overview of the financial filing requirements for campaigns
• FPPC Campaign Disclosure Manual 2 for Local Candidates and their Primarily Formed Committees
• FPPC Training and Outreach - for candidates and treasurers
• FPPC Campaign Basics - for candidates spending $2,000 or more
• FPPC Terminating Your Committee  - fast facts for local candidates describing requirements to terminate a committee
• CA Brown Act (2026)

Financial Disclosure Requirements for Candidates and Officeholders: Candidates and officeholders are required to disclose personal and campaign-related financial information.   All statements filed are a matter of public record.  Contact FPPC for legal advice at 916-322-5660; The City Clerk's Department cannot provide advice related to FPPC filing obligations. 

File FPPC Form 700 - City Council Candidates (Including incumbents) must file their Form 700 through the State of California electronic filing system.

View Campaign Financial Disclosure Filings filed by City Councilmembers, candidates, and committees located or campaigning within the City of Folsom.

District Sequencing:      Look Up Your City Council District By Address
Seats Up For Election in November 2026:  District 1, District 3, and District 5
Seats Up For Election in November 2028:  District 2 and District 4

Under the by-district election system, only registered voters residing in a Council District may run for City Council for that District, and only registered voters residing in the candidate’s District may vote for that candidate. 

Visit the By-District Overview page for more information on how the City transitioned from an at-large election system to a by-district election system.    

City Council Seats Up For Election November 2026:  District 1, District 3, and District 5

Look Up Your City Council District By Address    District Map (pdf)

Councilmember Terms Ending November 2026: 
Mike Kozlowski (District 1)
Sarah Aquino (District 3)
Anna Rohrbough (District 5)

Term Limits: Councilmembers are limited to serving four consecutive 4-year terms.  Councilmembers may run for City Council again after a period of 4 consecutive years have elapsed since their last service on the City Council (voter-approved Measure C, 2018).  This term limit does not apply retroactively, but rather applies to terms served from 2018 forward.

Campaign Signs may only be placed between Sept 4 - Nov 10 (See FMC Ch. 17.59)  
Campaign Sign Regulations The City of Folsom maintains specific guidelines for campaign signage placement. These regulations help maintain community aesthetics while supporting candidates' rights to communicate with voters.  Campaign Sign Enforcement 

In California, the deadline to register to vote is 15 days before election day.  In Sacramento County, voters may utilize the Conditional Voter Registration option, which extends the deadline to 14 days before and on election day at any vote center in Sacramento County.  To register to vote in California, you must be:

• A United States citizen and a resident of California;
• 18 years old or older on election day;
• not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony; and
• not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.

Registration is permanent, and a new affidavit of registration is necessary if you have changed your name, address, or wish to change your political party affiliation. 

To register to vote or check your registration status, visit the Secretary of State voter registration page.

To request an Accessible Vote by Mail (AVBM) ballot, visit Sacramento County's webpage or call 916-875-6155.

All registered voters in Sacramento County will receive their official ballot in the mail beginning thirty days before the election. If you do not receive your ballot or if you need a replacement ballot, call Sacramento Voter Registrations at 916-875-6155 or email vbm@saccounty.net.

Accessible Vote by Mail - Voters can request and receive access to the Accessible Vote by Mail (AVBM) system.  The County of Sacramento has selected Democracy Live to provide this service.  The AVBM system allows voters to download and mark their correct ballot privately and independently using their own assistive technology, print their marked ballot, and mail it to the Elections Office to be counted.

This video provides more information on the AVBM system. All registered voters in Sacramento County are eligible to use this system pursuant to California Elections Code section 3016.7.

You can now track your ballot through the Secretary of State's new Where's My Ballot? system. Sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic email, text or voice call notifications about when your ballot is mailed, received and counted.

By Mail

Ballots returned by mail can only be accepted if postmarked on or before Election Day and received within 7 days after Election Day.

Ballot Drop Box

Voted ballots may also be placed in any of the secured Ballot Drop Box locations throughout Sacramento County. Beginning 30 days before an election, there will be a Ballot Drop Box inside Folsom City Hall, 50 Natoma Street, available to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Vote Center

Vote Center locations are set by Sacramento County Elections Department and will be provided by the County prior to the election. 

All Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. four days prior to and including Election Day, and some of the Vote Centers will be open up to 11 days prior to and including Election Day. Voters can visit ANY Vote Center in the county to drop off completed ballots OR they can vote in person. The Vote Centers provide accessible voting devices, language assistance, and offer eligible residents the ability to register to vote and update their registration. Long lines are anticipated at Vote Centers on Election Day -- please vote early!

Additional Information

For additional election information, voter registration, and a full listing of Ballot Drop Boxes and Vote Centers, visit elections.saccounty.net or call 1-800-762-8019.