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Transition to District Based Elections
At their December 4th, 2024, Special City Council meeting, the Sonoma City Council approved a resolution to begin the process of transitioning from an "at-large" election system, in which all registered voters in the City vote on all Council Members regardless of where they reside, to a "district-based" system in which only the voters in that specific district select a council member who resides within that district.
While there is no evidence that the City of Sonoma’s election system violates the California Voter Rights Act, or any other law, the City has chosen to transition voluntarily to mitigate the potential risk of legal challenges—such as those faced by other cities in the state.
Current Status: Final Map Selected
On April 2, 2025, the Sonoma City Council selected the final district map and approved the election sequencing. Districts 1, 3, and 5 will vote in 2026; Districts 2 and 4 will vote in 2028. The ordinance to implement district-based elections is scheduled for adoption on April 21, 2025.
Find all draft maps on the Draft Maps & Public Submissions page.
Submit Public Comment: Via our [CivicWeb Portal] or email cityhall@sonomacity.org
Stay engaged—your feedback helps shape Sonoma’s future electoral districts!
Public Input
Find community of interest forms and comments submitted by members of the public below.
Public Comments
The following public comments have been submitted electronically and can be viewed on the City's CivicWeb Portal.