The City of Compton announces its Primary Nominating Election on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 for Mayor, City Council Districts 2 and 3, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. Candidate filing opens February 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. and closes March 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Nominating papers are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 205 S. Willowbrook Ave., Compton. Appointments are recommended.

The City of Compton and former City Attorney Eric Perrodin have settled multiple legal disputes following Perrodin’s resignation earlier this month. Court filings confirm that both sides agreed to resolve dueling lawsuits related to disagreements over the 2024–25 city budget, authority of the City Attorney’s Office, and alleged misuse of city resources. Settlement terms were not disclosed. Perrodin was elected City Attorney in March 2024.