District Elections Transition - Future Election Cycle

Over the last several years, cities, school districts, and community college districts throughout the State have been changing from at-large to by-district elections to comply with the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (CVRA) and/or to avoid litigation. The CVRA expands the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 by eliminating key requirements including geographical compactness of a minority group and the group’s ability to form a majority in a district...

By eliminating these important elements in the federal law, State law made it easier for plaintiffs to sue and prevail. Not a single jurisdiction has prevailed in litigation under the CVRA; several jurisdictions have paid millions in out-of-court settlements and all challenged jurisdictions have transitioned from at-large elections. 

On August 26, 2024, the City of Clovis received a demand letter from the Southwest Voter
Registration Education Project alleging that the City of Clovis is in violation of the CVRA and must convert to by-district elections. Based on this threat of litigation, the City Council, by virtue of passing Resolution No. 24-110, commenced the transition from at-large to by-district elections to mitigate costs associated with potential legal challenges under the CVRA.

The City of Clovis will continue to update this webpage with relevant information and documents related to the transition process.

Related Documents

Adopted Resolution

Draw A Map

A variety of public mapping tools are available to assist the public in drawing maps. There are different tools for different purposes and levels of technical skill and interest.

Interactive Review Map
Pre-Draft Map Hearings
Community Workshop
Draft Map Hearings
Adoption Meeting
Contact Information

Pre-Draft Map Public Hearings

Community Workshop

Thursday, January 9, 2025, 6 p.m., Clovis Transit Center

  • To educate the public on the process
  • To solicit input on creating voting districts
  • To educate the public on the available mapping tools

Draft Map Public Hearings

  • Notice of Public Hearing
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Presentation Materials
  • Draft Maps (posted at least seven days prior to January 21, 2025, 6 p.m.)
  • Notice of Public Hearing
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Presentation Materials
  • Draft Maps (posted at least seven days prior to February 11, 2025, 6 p.m.)
  • Notice of Public Hearing
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Presentation Materials
  • Draft Maps (posted at least seven days prior to March 4, 2025, 6 p.m.)
  • First Reading of Ordinance

Adoption Meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 6 p.m., City Council Chambers

  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Presentation Materials
  • Draft Maps (posted at least seven days prior to March 11, 2025, 6 p.m.)
  • Second Reading of Ordinance

Contact Information

Questions? Call (559) 324-2060 or email CouncilDistricts@ClovisCA.gov