City Legislature in Blythe, Riverside County, California

A resident voter of the city (mayor) or resident voter of the city and the district (council). Elected city officials must continue to be an elector of the city during incumbency. (Government Code Sec. 36502) Candidates for city offices (Mayor and Councilmember) must pick up nomination documents from the City Clerk during the nomination period. (Elections Code Sec. 10227)

Filing Fee: Determined by the city council and set by ordinance, but not exceeding twenty-five dollars ($25), may be imposed, to be paid upon the filing of the nomination papers. Signature Requirement: Not less than 20 nor more than 30 voters in a city of 1,000 registered voters or more, and not less than five nor more than 10 voters in a city of less than 1,000 registered voters, but only one candidate may be named in any one nomination paper.

Submit paperwork to the county registrar of voters' office.