City of Lawndale Elections

The City of Lawndale conducts its general municipal election in April of every even-numbered year solely for City offices and measures. In other words, voters are asked to elect only City officials or to vote on City measures. Offices and issues related to other jurisdictions, such as school districts and county, state or federal governments, are voted upon in separate elections administered by the County of Los Angeles. City officials are elected at-large; there are no districts. All offices are non-partisan.

City Elected Officials

In the City of Lawndale, elective offices are: 1) a mayor whose term is two years, 2) four councilmembers, each elected for four year terms on a staggered schedule, and 3) a city clerk whose term is four years.

Current Officials and their Terms of Office

Office Incumbent(s) Term Expires
Mayor Harold E. Hofmann April 2008
City Councilmembers Larry Rudolph, James D. Ramsey
April 2010
  Virginia Rhodes, Robert Pullen-Miles April 2008
City Clerk Paula Hartwill April 2010

Ten Steps to Make Sure Your Vote Counts
Lawndale Municipal Election - Official Election Result - 4/08/2008