Both council members and the mayor are limited to two successive terms.

The other two council members are also elected during the midterms in their respective districts.

However, with voters' approval of Measure D in the March 2024 Primary Elections, Irvine adopted a district system for its council members, with the mayor being elected city wide.

[2] The city selected the district map prior to Measure D's approval after a city-wide contest.

[4] A special election to fill the vacancy in District 5 will be held on April 15, 2025.