2024 Election Results

For the latest results from the November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election, provided by the County of Fresno Elections Office, click HERE. 

Clovis Municipal Election November 5, 2024

UPDATE – 08/05/2024: During the Clovis City Council Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024, the Clovis City Council voted unanimously to place a City of Clovis Public Safety/City Services Measure on the November 2024 ballot. If approved by Clovis voters, the measure would enact a 1-cent local sales tax until ended by voters, providing a stable source of locally controlled funds to address public safety and top community concerns. View Resolution No. 24-84 here.________________

In June, the Clovis City Council will call for the City’s General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, to fill two (2) Council seats for a four-year term through November 2028.  

The period for filing nomination papers for the office of City Council is July 15, 2024, through August 9, 2024. If an incumbent fails to file by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, the filing period is automatically extended five (5) days to Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for others to file. The extension does not apply to incumbents; the last day to file for an incumbent is August 9, 2024.

Clovis voters, at large, elect a 5-member council to serve as the city’s legislative and governing body.  The members serve four (4) year terms and they elect one member to serve as Mayor and one to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for two years.  A general municipal election is held every two years, alternating, between two and three positions each cycle.  The two seats available for the November 2024 election are currently held by Councilmember Mouanoutoua, and Mayor Ashbeck.  The remainder of the Council consists of Councilmembers Bessinger, Basgall and Pearce, whose terms expire in November 2026. 

As the elected legislative body of the City of Clovis, the City Council has overall responsibility for the scope, direction, and financing of city services.  The Council is also responsible for establishing land use policies through the general plan and zoning regulations.  Under the council-manager form of government, adopted by municipal code, the City Council provides policy direction to the city manager who is responsible for administering city operations.  In setting policy, the Council works closely with citizen advisory commissions and committees, considers staff information and recommendations, and receives comments from the general public.  

The Clovis City Council meets the first three Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.  In addition to the regularly scheduled Council meetings, Council Members will generally spend time reviewing material in preparation for the meetings, attend additional meetings as required, and may require some travel.  Council Members work part-time in their capacity as elected officials and are paid a salary of $1,513 per month.

To qualify, prospective council candidates must reside in the City of Clovis and be a registered voter of the City of Clovis before nomination papers will be issued.  Filing information may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, City of Clovis, 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612 or by calling 559-324-2060; or the Fresno County Elections Division at 559-600-8683.

Questions regarding this release may be directed to the City Clerk office, at (559) 324-2060.