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Palm Desert Municipal Elections Overview

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November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

Unofficial Election Results

 For unofficial election results, please visit the Riverside County Registrar of Voters Website.

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On January 25, 2024, the City Council of Palm Desert passed Ordinance No. 1406, which creates five single-member council districts. The current council members will remain in office until the end of their terms.

The shift to district-based elections will start with the General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024. During this election, residents will vote for council members in Districts 1, 2, and 3. The transition will be completed with the November 2026 election, when residents of Districts 4 and 5 will elect their council members.

For more details about how these districts were formed and to find out which district you live in, please visit our website at www.redistrictpd.org. There, you’ll find an interactive map and additional information about the redistricting process.

Access the District Locator Interactive Map

Roster of Candidates

The following individuals have qualified to appear on the ballot for Palm Desert City Council Districts 1, 2, and 3 in the November 2024 election. On August 15, 2024, the California Secretary of State conducted a randomized alphabet draw to determine the order in which candidates' names will appear on the ballot. The list below reflects this order:

District 1:

District 2:

District 3:

Nomination Documents

In accordance with Elections Code Section 13313, a 10-day public examination period for candidate statements closed on August 19, 2024. Candidate statements and nomination-related documents are available for public review in the City's online records center. Unredacted documents can be inspected at the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

Campaign Finance Statements

The Palm Desert City Council has recently approved a pilot program for the electronic filing of campaign finance statements. The public can view both electronic and paper-filed statements through the public access portal linked below. Note that the electronic filing system includes statements from the calendar year 2023 onwards. For older statements, please use the City’s public records system, also linked below.

Campaign Contribution Limits

In accordance with Assembly Bill 571, the Palm Desert City Council enacted Palm Desert Municipal Code Section 2.38.060 imposing an unlimited campaign contribution limit on candidates for elective office within the City.

Election Sign Regulations

Click here for information regarding election sign regulations.

Role of the City Clerk

The City Clerk oversees local elections and works closely with the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to manage municipal elections. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparing resolutions for general and special elections.
  • Managing the candidate nomination process.
  • Handling initiatives, referendums, and recall petitions.
  • Officially announcing election results.

Please note that while the City Clerk handles election filings, they cannot provide detailed guidance on disclosure forms required by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). For specific questions about these forms, refer to the FPPC’s Campaign Disclosure Manual for Local Candidates. You can also contact the FPPC directly for advice at 1-866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772), available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Palm Desert City Clerk's Location, Contact Information, and Business Hours:

Location:
Palm Desert City Hall
Administrative Services Building
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260

Contact Information:

Phone: (760) 346-0611
Email: cityclerk@palmdesert.gov

Business Hours

  • Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Holidays: Closed on all major public holidays.

External Resources

Palm Desert Measure "G" - 1% General Transactions and Use Tax (Sales Tax)

On June 13, 2024, the City Council of Palm Desert adopted Resolution No. 2024-031 to submit the following measure to the voters in the November 2024 election. Download the proposed ordinance text in full. In addition, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-034 expressing its intent to prioritize spending of Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax revenue for fire prevention, public safety, parks, library, and infrastructure purposes.

"PALM DESERT SAFETY, ROADS, CITY SERVICES MEASURE
To maintain Palm Desert's long-term finances, City services such as 9-1-1 emergency medical/police/fire response, fire protection, response to property crime/thefts, keeping public areas safe/clean, maintaining streets, roads, parks, youth/senior programs; retain/attract local businesses; and for general government use, shall the measure establishing a 1¢ sales tax generating approximately $25,000,000 annually until ended by voters, requiring public spending disclosure, funds controlled locally, be adopted?"
  Yes
 No

 

City Attorney's Impartial Analysis, Primary Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments

The City Attorney's Impartial Analysis, Primary Arguments, and Rebuttal Arguments related the Measure G are available for public review in the City's online records center. Unredacted documents can be requested from the City Clerk's Office during regular business hours.

Register to Vote/Verify Voter Status

Register or update your voter registration (CA Secretary of State Website)

Verify your voter registration status (CA Secretary of State Website)

Ballot Drop-Off Locations

The following are official ballot drop-off locations near Palm Desert. Please note that you can return your ballot at any drop-off location throughout Riverside County:

  • Palm Desert City Hall, Administrative Services Building
    73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    October 7 to November 4, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Hope Lutheran Church
    45900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    October 7 to November 4, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Karns Hall
    47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    October 7 to November 4, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Sun City Palm Desert (unincorporated area of Riverside County)
    38180 Del Webb Boulevard, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    October 7 to November 4, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Vote Center Locations

The following are official Vote Center locations near Palm Desert. Please note that Vote Centers have replaced traditional polling places. Voters can visit any Vote Center in Riverside County to: 1) vote in-person, 2) drop off ballots, 3) obtain a replacement ballot, 4) vote using an accessible voting machine, or 5) register to vote:

  • Palm Desert Library, Community Room
    73300 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    October 26 to November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • CSU San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus, Theater Lobby
    37500 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    November 2 to November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Palm Desert Greens, Recreation Center
    73750 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260
    November 2 to November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • The Carlotta, Auditorium
    41505 Carlotta Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211
    November 2 to November 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Election Day: November 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.