Compton’s 2026 Elections: What Residents Need to Know Now

As Compton prepares for the next election cycle, staying informed is essential. Several key local offices—including City Council seats, the Mayor’s office, school board trustees, and various special-district positions—will soon be in play. These elections will shape leadership, services, and long-term planning for our city.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what Compton residents should know as of November 2025.

📅 Major Upcoming California Election Dates

June 2, 2026 — California Statewide Primary

Compton voters will participate in the statewide primary on June 2, 2026.

Important dates:

• May 4, 2026 — Vote-by-Mail ballots begin mailing

• May 5, 2026 — Ballot drop-off locations open

• May 18, 2026 — Last day to register for the primary

• June 2, 2026 — PRIMARY ELECTION DAY

This election is also used by many cities—including Compton—as their official municipal election date.

November 3, 2026 — General Municipal & County Elections

November 2026 brings countywide and local municipal elections across Los Angeles County, including various city offices, school board seats, and special district positions relevant to Compton voters.

More details continue to be published by the LA County Registrar.

🔍 What’s Specifically Coming Up for Compton?

The following sections detail what we currently know about local offices tied directly to Compton’s political landscape.

🏛 COMPTON CITY GOVERNMENT

1. Mayor and Citywide Offices

According to the Compton City Charter, the Mayor and all citywide officers serve four-year terms. Based on current reporting and charter timelines, Compton voters are expected to elect their next Mayor in 2026.

This makes the June 2, 2026 primary the next major date for residents interested in mayoral leadership.

Citywide offices defined in the Charter:

• Mayor

• City Clerk

• City Treasurer

• City Attorney

The City Clerk will publish the official candidate filing list and confirmed open seats as the election nears.

2. Compton City Council Seats

The City Council consists of:

• District 1

• District 2

• District 3

• District 4

• Mayor (at-large)

All City Council terms last 4 years.

Recent elections:

• Districts 1 & 4, along with the City Attorney and City Clerk, last appeared on the March 5, 2024 ballot.

• These cycles indicate that the District 2 & District 3 will come due on June 2, 2026, although the official published list for 2026 district-specific seats is still pending from the Compton City Clerk.

  
  

Residents should watch for:

• Candidate filings (expected between Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026)

• Final confirmation of which Council districts will be on the 2026 ballot

• Whether any special elections will be called for vacancies

As of now, the June 2, 2026 primary remains the official date referenced for Compton’s next municipal cycle.

📚 EDUCATION (COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT)

3. CUSD Board of Trustees

Compton Unified operates under a seven-area trustee system (Areas A–G).

Current Board composition includes:

• Micah Ali — Trustee Area C (term expires March 2028)

• Michael Hooper — Area D

• Satra Zurita — Area G

• Ayanna Davis — Area B

• Denzell Perry — Area A

• Sandra Moss — Area F

• Alma Taylor-Pleasant — Area E

Key structure:

• The Board uses staggered four-year terms, with either 3 or 4 trustee areas up every two years.

• The District has not yet released which trustee areas will appear on the 2026 ballot.

Important filing windows for school board candidates (aligned with the statewide primary):

• Declaration of Candidacy Filing Period: Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026

• Deadline to register to vote: May 18, 2026

Expect updated district maps and filing guidance from CUSD and the Los Angeles County Registrar by early 2026.

💧 SPECIAL DISTRICTS SERVING COMPTON

4. Water, Sanitation & Special-Purpose Districts

Los Angeles County’s 2026 Special District schedule lists many districts as PNDG (pending) for final confirmation. As of now:

• No Compton-specific district has published its 2026 candidate list or seats up for election.

• These include service areas such as water districts, sanitation districts, and library districts that overlap the Compton region.

Special districts often publish filing information later than city governments. Residents should check:

• Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder (RR/CC)

• The district’s own website (e.g., water or sanitation districts that include Compton)

as the 2026 cycle approaches.

🧭 What Compton Residents Should Do Now

To prepare for 2026:

• Verify your voter registration early

• Watch for Compton-specific announcements from the City Clerk

• Monitor CUSD for trustee-area election maps and filings

• Check LA County Registrar updates for special district seats

• Stay tuned to the Citizens’ Coalition for updated lists of candidates, certified open seats, and local measures

We will continue consolidating accurate, non-partisan election information so voters across Compton are fully empowered and informed.

📊 Election Overview Table — Compton (As of Nov 2025)

Office / District	Area / Seat	Term Length	Next Expected Election	Term Expires	Filing Window	Notes
Mayor of Compton	At-Large	4 years	June 2, 2026 Primary	2026	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Confirmed: Mayor expected on 2026 ballot
City Council	District 1	4 years	2028	Last elected 2024	2028 cycle	Not on the 2026 ballot
City Council	District 2	4 years	June 2, 2026 Primary (likely)	2026	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Awaiting official confirmation from City Clerk
City Council	District 3	4 years	June 2, 2026 Primary (likely)	2026	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Awaiting official confirmation
City Council	District 4	4 years	2028	Last elected 2024	2028 cycle	Not on 2026 ballot
City Attorney	Citywide	4 years	2028	Last elected 2024	2028 cycle	Not on 2026 ballot
City Clerk	Citywide	4 years	2028	Last elected 2024	2028 cycle	Not on 2026 ballot
City Treasurer	Citywide	4 years	June 2, 2026 Primary (likely)	2026	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Awaiting official cycle confirmation
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area A	4 years	2026 (expected)	Term cycle staggered	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Awaiting official list of 2026 trustee areas
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area B	4 years	2026 (expected)	Term cycle staggered	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	—
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area C	4 years	2028	Mar 2028	2028 cycle	Micah Ali holds this seat
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area D	4 years	2026 (expected)	Staggered cycle	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	—
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area E	4 years	2026 (expected)	Staggered cycle	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	—
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area F	4 years	2026 (expected)	Staggered cycle	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	—
CUSD School Board	Trustee Area G	4 years	2026 (expected)	Staggered cycle	Feb 9 – Mar 6, 2026	Satra Zurita holds this seat
Special Districts	Water / Sanitation / Library	4 years	November 3, 2026	Various	TBD (pending)	LA County lists as “PNDG” (pending)