Laguna Hills November 3 Election Guide: Districts 1 and 4 Have Contested Council Races

LAGUNA HILLS, Orange County — October 23, 2026. Municipal documents show an important development affecting Laguna Hills residents. This report distinguishes confirmed city actions from planned work, bids and unresolved decisions.

Who is running in District 1?

Laguna Hills City Clerk’s official 2026 candidate list names Harry Huggins and Laura Thies. Only eligible residents of District 1 vote in this council contest. The city’s district map is a more accurate reference than a ZIP code or a general neighborhood name.

Who is running in District 4?

Four names appear on the official candidate list: Michael Caputo, Tiffany Boccieri, Valerie Anne Geller and Scott Miller. The city provides candidate statements and finance disclosures where filed; the information comes from the candidates and their filings, and is not an endorsement by California58.

Why isn’t District 2 on the ballot?

The city says its council took action on August 19 to appoint Joshua Sweeney to a full term because he was the only qualified candidate, and canceled the separate District 2 election. Voters should not expect to choose between additional District 2 contenders on November 3.

Where to get voting instructions

The Orange County Registrar of Voters handles voting centers, drop boxes, sample ballots and returns. Check your ballot for the correct district, and confirm conditional registration options if you missed California’s ordinary October 19 registration deadline. City election records are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 24035 El Toro Road.

Primary city source: Laguna Hills official election, procurement or capital-project records. Explore Laguna Hills News and Westminster News. Send verifiable corrections to California58 Newsroom. Support independent local journalism.

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