2026 Irvine elections

2026 Irvine elections

November 3, 2026

4 out of 7 seats on the City Council
4 seats needed for a majority
 
Party Democratic Republican
Current seats 5 2
Seats needed 2

Map of the incumbents:
     Democratic incumbent      No election

The 2026 Irvine elections will be held on November 3, 2026 to elect municipal officials in Irvine, California. Four of the seven seats are up for election on Irvine City Council.

It is widely expected that an Irvine open space protection ballot measure will also be on the ballot in 2026.

Municipal elections in California are officially nonpartisan; candidates’ party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.