Upland is a General Law City governed by a five-member City Council. City Councilmembers are elected by geographically defined districts, each for four-year terms. The elections coincide with the Statewide General Election, held in November of even-numbered years. City Councilmembers are non-partisan positions and do not have term limits. Terms are staggered, so that two seats are voted on during one election cycle and three seats during the next cycle. The next City Council election for Districts 2, 3, and 4 will take place on November 3, 2026.
The candidate nomination period for the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election closed on August 7, 2026.Qualified Candidates
| Candidate Name | District | Date Qualified by ROV |
| Carlos A. Garcia | District 3 | 07/27/26 |
| James Breitling | District 2 | 08/04/26 |
| Rudy Zuniga | District 4 | 08/06/26 |
Measures on the Ballot
| Measure M | Upland Business License Reform Measure |