County Supervisor Elections Overview

A county may have either three or five county supervisors. Supervisors serve four-year terms unless a change in the number of supervisors or adoption of a different district plan requires an election.

County Supervisors

The number of supervisors in a county may be changed only by a majority favorable vote at a November general election. The County Commissioner of Elections adds the issue to the ballot for the general election upon receiving notice from the board of supervisors. This notice can be based on their resolution or required by a petition initiative.

Petition Process

Petitions must be filed with the...