City of South El Monte Measure RM (Los Angeles County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · South El Monte voters

What it does
City Council Reform Measure Shall the voters amend the South El Monte Municipal Code to return to five elected City Council members and a Mayor selected from among the five elected City Council members?
A YES vote means
South El Monte would return to five elected City Council members, with the Mayor chosen from among them.
A NO vote means
South El Monte would not return to five elected Council members with a Mayor chosen from among them.
Needed to pass
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Left–right lean
Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on City of South El Monte Measure RM mean?
South El Monte would return to five elected City Council members, with the Mayor chosen from among them.
What does a NO vote on City of South El Monte Measure RM mean?
South El Monte would not return to five elected Council members with a Mayor chosen from among them.
How many votes does City of South El Monte Measure RM need to pass?
A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.
Should I vote yes or no on City of South El Monte Measure RM?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the Los Angeles County ballot.

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