Division 1: Amber Duff, Term Expires 2026
Division 2: Robert Griffith, Term Expires 2028
Division 3: Russ Martin, Term Expires 2028
Division 4: Ivan Sewell, Term Expires 2028
Division 5: Ted Mayrhofen, Term Expires 2026
2022 Redistricting
Every ten years, agencies with by-district election systems must use new census data to review and, if needed, redraw electoral division lines to reflect how local populations have changed. This process, called redistricting, ensures all divisions comply with both the California and federal Voting Rights Acts. After receiving testimony and comments from the Board and the community, in early 2022, the District adjusted its division boundaries per the CVRA process and adopted proposed Map Option 2.
Anyone seeking a Board seat may go to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters office or make an appointment with the MSWD Executive Assistant by calling 760-660-4403 to begin the process and obtain a candidate information packet. Once complete, all paperwork must be filed in Riverside at the County Registrar of Voters.
Each candidate for nonpartisan elective office may prepare a Candidate’s Statement pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code. Such statements may include the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description of no more than 200 words of the candidate’s education and qualifications expressed by the candidate. Each statement shall be included in the Sample Ballot, which is mailed to each voter.
Each candidate filing a statement will be required to pay their pro rata share in advance as a condition of having their statement included in the Sample Ballot.
Current law requires all candidates to file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) with the county elections office where they file their declaration of candidacy. These forms can be found on the FPPC website and are due no later than the final filing date for the declaration of candidacy. To obtain information regarding filing, call the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at 951-486-7200 or visit their website for the Candidates Handbook (voteinfo.net).
In the event there are no nominees or an insufficient number of nominees for each office and a petition for an election is not timely filed, an appointment to such office shall be made pursuant to Elections Code Section 10515.
Qualifications of a nominee and of an elective officer of the district:
The resident elector must reside within the District and Division boundaries at the time of filing.
Term
The term of each Board member (other than a member appointed to fill a vacancy) is four years. The directors’ terms of office are staggered; continuity in policy and administration is achieved by providing that a portion of the board member is elected at one general district election and the remaining portion is elected two years later at the general district election held in that year. The general election for the District is held in November of each even-numbered year, providing that the election of the governing Board members for the District be held on the same day as the statewide general election.
Vacancies
Vacancies in the office of the director are filled as provided by law. The pertinent code sections provide that the remaining Board members may fill the vacancy by appointment or by calling an election to fill the vacancy. Either action must be taken within 60 days of the vacancy. If the Board fails to act on this matter within 60 days of the vacancy, then the Riverside County Board of Supervisors may fill the vacancy within 90 days of the vacancy or order the District to call an election to fill the vacancy. If the Board of Supervisors fails to act, an election becomes mandatory. Before making an appointment, a notice of vacancy must be posted in three or more conspicuous places in the district at least 15 days before the appointment is made. Persons appointed to fill a vacancy hold office until the next general district election and thereafter until the person elected at such election to fill the vacancy has been qualified. Persons elected to fill a vacancy hold office for the unexpired balance of the term of office.
Assuming Office
Directors elected at a general district election take office at the next scheduled Board of Directors meetings. Persons appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of director take office immediately upon taking and subscribing to the official oath and filing it with the secretary of the District. Directors elected or appointed at a general district election must also take and subscribe to the official oath and file it with the secretary of the District before assuming office.
Important Contact Information
Riverside County Registrar of Voters
951-486-7200
2720 Gateway Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507
Fax: 951-486-7335
www.voteinfo.net
Secretary of State
Elections Division: 1-916-657-2166
Elections Fax: 1-916-653-3214
www.sos.ca.gov
Fair Political Practices Commission
Technical Assistance Division: 1-866-ASK-FPPC or 1-916-322-5660
Fax 1-916-322-0886
Enforcement Complaints: 1-800-561-1861
www.fppc.ca.gov
California Code
www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes.xhtml