Filing period opens for local Nov. 8 elections

The filing period to run for any of Sonoma County’s 225 available positions is now open, with candidates having until August 12 to submit their paperwork. The general election is November 8.

There are several important races to represent Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley, including three seats on the Sonoma City Council. Sonoma Valley Unified School District Trustee Areas 1 and 2 are also in contention. 

Other districts with seats open include:

• Kenwood Fire Protection District; Schell-Vista Fire Protection District; Sonoma Valley Fire District.
• Sonoma Valley Health Care District.
• Valley of the Moon Water District. 

For a comprehensive list of all offices up for election in November, please visit socovotes.com and click on the Nov. 8, 2022, General Election link.