On October 10, 2023, the Irvine City Council adopted a resolution to adopt the City of Irvine’s first voting district map for district elections. After an extensive public feedback and engagement process, the City Council selected Map 151. In March 2024, voters will have the chance to vote “yes” or “no” on whether the City moves to district-based elections along with an increase in City Councilmembers from four to six, while maintaining an at-large Mayor.
Visit the Selected Map page for more information.
This site remains live to serve as an archive of the election changes, including the schedule, draft maps, and resources.
New releases and other redistricting-related materials will be added here as they become available.
Press Releases
In the News
- January 12, 2023 – Irvine Explores Adding 2 Councilmembers, Moving to By-District Elections
- February 7, 2023 – How Might District Based Elections Change Voting in Irvine?
- March 21, 2023 – Should City Councils Draw Their Own Election Districts? Irvine Discusses Bucking the Trend
- April 19, 2023 – Irvine City Council Holds Public Hearing on New Election System
- May 2, 2023 – Irvine City Council Transitioning to Districts – Your Definitive Guide
- July 17, 2023 – Irvine City Council Selects Six “Focus Maps” As The City Moves Forward With Proposed District Elections
- July 31, 2023 – What’s Next for Irvine as it Considers Changing its Election Process?
- September 15, 2023 – Irvine Council Narrows Maps for District Elections, Decision Could be Made Next Month
- October 10, 2023 – Irvine to Ask Voters if They Should Switch to District Elections
- October 12, 2023 – Irvine Becomes Latest Orange County City to Consider District Elections
- October 12, 2023 – Irvine Council Moves to Transition to By-District Elections, But Voters Will Make the Final Decision
- October 14, 2023 – City Council Selects Citizen-Drawn District Map
Workshop Recordings
Community Forum #1 – April 15, 2023
Community Forum #5 – April 26, 2023
Community Forum #6 – May 13, 2023
Community Forum #8 – July 19, 2023
Community Forum #9 – August 5, 2023
Community Forum #14 – September 23, 2023
Additional Resources
Online publications and guides to districting/redistricting: