November 3, 2026, General Election: Local Candidates Who Have Filed
Introduction
Disclaimer: The list below is not final or official. A final official list of candidates will not be available until the end of August or the beginning of September. The list below is simply meant to give the public an idea of who has filed for offices up for election in the November 3, 2026, General Election. It is not updated in real time and is not guaranteed to be accurate. An attempt will be made to update this page every 2-3 business days, typically in late afternoon or early evening.
Please note the following:
- The list excludes all candidates for federal/state offices. Contact the California Secretary of State's Office for information on those candidates.
- The list excludes candidates who reside outside of Sonoma County and have filed for a multi-county office. Contact the elections official for the candidate's home county for information on those candidates.
- While the list includes candidates for municipal offices, they are only added after a city/town clerk informs us that a candidate has qualified. This sometimes results in delays. Therefore, for the most up-to-date information on who has filed for offices in a specific city/town, it is best to contact that city/town's clerk.
For more details about the offices that are up for election this November, go to our Offices Up for Election page. Further details about the qualifications and requirements for each office can be found on pages 19-32 of our Local Candidate Guide / Calendar of Events (PDF). Our Candidate Filing page is another helpful resource.
**Last updated 8/17/26, 6:45 p.m.**
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School Offices
County Boards of Education
Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee Area #2 (Southwest County) (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lenz | Educator | 7/20/26 | Yes | No |
| Caitlin Quinn | Nonprofit Union President | 8/10/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma County Board of Education, Trustee Area #4 (Northeast County) (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Herrington | Teacher/Educator | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
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Community College Governing Boards
Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area #1 (East County) (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezrah Chaaban | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | Yes | Yes |
Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area #2 (South County) (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Fishman | Incumbent | 7/24/26 | Yes | Yes |
Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area #5 (Central Santa Rosa) (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Battenfeld | SRJC Trustee/Educator | 7/30/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Leticia Contreras | Anthropologist/Archaeologist | 8/7/2026 | Yes | No |
Sonoma County Junior College District, Trustee Area #7 (West County) (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Valdovinos | Trustee, Sonoma County Junior College District Area 7 | 8/7/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Kateliyn Rutkowski | Homemaker/Student | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
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Unified School District Governing Boards
Calistoga Joint Unified School District (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Cloverdale Unified School District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenny Candelaria-Orr | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | Yes | Yes |
Cloverdale Unified School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Schriner Kellogg | Appointed Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, Trustee Area #1 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Marie Scardina | Educator | 7/22/26 | Yes | No |
| Leff Brown | Incumbent | 7/27/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Nathan Toister | Post-Secondary Educator | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, Trustee Area #2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Johnson | School Trustee/Educator | 7/28/26 | No | Yes |
Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District, Trustee Area #4 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Martin | Incumbent | 7/13/26 | No | Yes |
Geyserville Unified School District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Doherty | Incumbent | 7/14/26 | No | Yes |
| John Riley | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
Geyserville Unified School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Allen | Attorney | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Healdsburg Unified School District, Trustee Area #1 (Elect 1)
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Healdsburg Unified School District, Trustee Area #5 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyler Osborn | Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Trustee Area #1 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Radzik | Parent/Logistics Manager | 7/31/26 | Yes | No |
| Susan Joyce McIntosh | Writer | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Trustee Area #2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Guzman | Appointed Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
Windsor Unified School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia "Trish" Donoho | Business Analytics Director | 7/15/26 | Yes | No |
| Stephanie Ahmad | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Rich Carnation | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Michael Brown | Local Retail Salesperson | 8/10/26 | No | No |
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High School District Governing Boards
City of Santa Rosa High School District, Trustee Area #2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaun A. Du Fosee | Appointed Incumbent | 7/28/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Teresa A. Medina | Program Coordinator | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
City of Santa Rosa High School District, Trustee Area #4 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omar Medina | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | Yes | Yes |
City of Santa Rosa High School District, Trustee Area #6 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna Prak | Appointed Incumbent | 7/13/26 | Yes | Yes |
Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts, Trustee Area #2 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brianne Balzarini | Retired Operations Manager | 7/17/26 | No | No |
Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts, Trustee Area #3 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Holmes | Parent/HR Consultant | 7/22/26 | Yes | No |
| John Garcia | Physician/Medical Director | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
Petaluma City (Elementary) and Petaluma Joint Union High School Districts, Trustee Area #5 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
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Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Seitchik Sebastian | Non-Profit Director/Realtor | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
| John La Bare | Operations Manager/Father | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
Point Arena Joint Union and Arena Union School Districts, FULL TERM (Elect 4)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Point Arena Joint Union and Arena Union School Districts, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
West Sonoma County Union High School District, Trustee Area #1 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Kwalwasser | Writer | 8/4/26 | Yes | No |
West Sonoma County Union High School District, Trustee Area #3 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Rosatti | Public Affairs Consultant | 8/12/26 | No | No |
West Sonoma County Union High School District, Trustee Area #5 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Buchner | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Dani Sheehan-Meyer | Community Volunteer | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
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Elementary School District Governing Boards
Alexander Valley Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Green Doran | Winemaker/Rancher | 7/28/26 | No | Yes |
| Steve Smit | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| Isaul Macias Junior | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
Bellevue Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Padilla | Incumbent | 7/29/26 | No | Yes |
| Irene Rosario | Trustee | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
| Lisa A. Reyes | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Bennett Valley Union School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Sharpe | Incumbent | 7/24/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Jeremy Brott | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | Yes | Yes |
Cinnabar School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Murch | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| Richard C. O'Hare | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| April E. Goltermann | Realtor | 8/11/26 | No | No |
Dunham School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Petersen | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| Ernesto Raffo | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
| Taylor Withrington | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Forestville Union School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Rafferty | Behavioral Health Administrator | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
| Max Broome | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Fort Ross School District (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Gravenstein Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary Saltzberg | Incumbent | 7/27/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Paula Braunschweig | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Gregory L Appling | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
Guerneville School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Kornfeld | Incumbent | 7/20/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Rachael Handley | Appointed Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
Harmony Union School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquelyn Wilson | Appointed Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
| Tiffany Danielle Monroe | Parent/Corporate Attorney | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Michael Podshadley | Small Business Owner | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
| Jasmin Tokatlian | Parent | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
Horicon School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tina Kelly | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
Kenwood School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Ghisla | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| James J. Larson III | Incumbent | 7/31/26 | No | Yes |
| Teresa Jepson | Appointed Incumbent | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
Laguna Joint School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Liberty School District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Fowler | Incumbent | 7/29/26 | No | Yes |
| Ronald K. Evenich | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| Bret Herman | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
Liberty School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Koenitzer | Appointed Incumbent | 7/31/26 | No | Yes |
Mark West Union School District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Burke | Incumbent | 7/20/26 | No | Yes |
| Sara Azat | Incumbent | 7/21/26 | No | Yes |
| Elizabeth "Liz" Bettis | Community Volunteer | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
Mark West Union School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tracy Lavin-Kendall | Appointed Incumbent | 7/31/26 | No | Yes |
Monte Rio Union School District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Frost | Appointed Incumbent | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
| Craig Baker | Retired School Superintendent | 8/5/26 | No | No |
| Mike Wilder | Carnivorous Plant Conjuror | 8/7/26 | No | No |
Monte Rio Union School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Montgomery School District (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly J. Gluch | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| Michael Franceschi | Appointed Incumbent | 7/28/26 | No | Yes |
Oak Grove Union School District, Trustee Area #1 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angela Young | Appointed Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
Oak Grove Union School District, Trustee Area #3 (Elect 1)
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Oak Grove Union School District, Trustee Area #4 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Smile | School Board Trustee | 8/7/26 | No | No |
Old Adobe Union School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Dietrich | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Scott William McKenna | Incumbent | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
| Stephanie Germyn | Parent | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
Piner-Olivet Union School District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Heath | Teacher/Coach | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Piner-Olivet Union School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donna "Demi" Perez | Appointed Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
Rincon Valley Union School District, Trustee Area #2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Cosgrove | Educator | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
Rincon Valley Union School District, Trustee Area #3 (Elect 1)
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Rincon Valley Union School District, Trustee Area #5 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Moeller | School Board Member | 7/22/26 | Yes | No |
Roseland School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Diaz-Garcia | Incumbent | 7/17/26 | No | Yes |
| Anthony Mendoza | Incumbent | 7/20/26 | No | Yes |
| Justin Vrobel | Father/Realtor | 8/7/26 | No | No |
Sebastopol Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonna M. Thomas | Appointed Incumbent | 8/5/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Lisa Bauman | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| Deborah E Drehmel | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | Yes | Yes |
Twin Hills Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Houghton | Incumbent | 7/16/26 | No | Yes |
| John Moise | Incumbent | 7/16/26 | No | Yes |
| Jeff Harding | Incumbent | 7/17/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Anna-Maria Guzman | Retired Educator | 8/6/26 | No | No |
Two Rock Union School District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura B. Gutierrez | Mother/Medical Assistant | 7/24/26 | Yes | No |
| John C. Martin | School Board Trustee | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| Mauricio Gutierrez | Heavy Equipment Operator | 8/4/26 | No | No |
| Nicolas Noyes | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| Joel Ruiz | School Trustee/Firefighter | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Waugh School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Bugbee | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Dylan Lloyd | Parent/Cloud Architect | 8/3/26 | No | No |
| Christine D. Pieper | Incumbent | 8/4/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Kevin Gushue | Accountant | 8/7/26 | No | No |
West Side Union School District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Grout | Appointed Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
West Side Union School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaclyn Harrington | Appointed Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
Wilmar Union School District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Wilmar Union School District, SHORT TERM (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyn Romstad | Appointed Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| Andrea Christensen | Insurance Broker | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
Wright School District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaDonna Moore | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| Analyn Mapoy | School Board Trustee | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
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Municipal Offices
City of Cloverdale
Cloverdale City Council (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Parker | Retired Police Chief | 7/16/26 | Yes | No |
| Will Carter | Cloverdale Business Owner | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
| Steve Kawa | Small Business Owner | 8/3/26 | No | No |
| Andrés Marquez | Appointed Incumbent | 8/4/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Jenn Neylon | Chief Business Officer | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Kimberly Kern | Public School Superintendent | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
| Marjorie A Morgenstern | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | No | Yes |
| Kelly Spagnola | Community Volunteer | 8/6/26 | No | No |
| Colleen Shields | Massage Therapist/Bookkeeper | 8/11/26 | Yes | No |
Cloverdale City Treasurer (Elect 1)
We are unaware of any candidates who have filed and qualified for this office yet. For the most up-to-date information though, contact the Cloverdale City Clerk.
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City of Cotati
Cotati City Council (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberlyn Moffet | Planning Commissioner | 7/27/26 | Yes | No |
| Ryan Long | Planning Commission Chair | 8/4/26 | Yes | No |
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City of Healdsburg
Healdsburg City Council, District 2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathew Lopez | Math Teacher | 8/3/26 | No | No |
| Alex Wood | Appointed Planning Commissioner | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Scott Pratt | Commercial Advertising Producer | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Healdsburg City Council, District 4 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Herrod | Healdsburg City Councilmember | 7/30/26 | Yes | No |
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City of Petaluma
Petaluma Mayor (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin McDonnell | Petaluma City Mayor | 7/30/26 | Yes | Yes |
| John Hanania | Small Business Owner | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
| Shelina Moreda | Businesswoman/Farmer/Athlete | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Petaluma City Council, District 1 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Cader Thompson | Petaluma City Councilmember | 8/3/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Alan W. LaPierre | Property Manager | 8/7/26 | No | No |
| Nate Martin | Retail Manager | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Petaluma City Council, District 2 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Shribbs | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Brent Newell | Environmental Attorney | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Petaluma City Council, District 3 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Nau | Incumbent | 7/29/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Eric Vazquez | Affordable Housing Advocate | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
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City of Rohnert Park
Rohnert Park City Council, District 2 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda (Khoury) Tams | Business Owner/Realtor | 7/15/26 | Yes | No |
| Michael Desimone | Healthcare Director/Realtor | 7/20/26 | Yes | No |
| Paul Carey | Military Operations Instructor | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
Rohnert Park City Council, District 5 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Hollingsworth Adams | Incumbent | 7/14/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Mauricio Barreto | Retired Peace Officer | 7/28/26 | Yes | No |
| Arlene G. Linder | Retired Artist | 7/29/26 | Yes | No |
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City of Santa Rosa
Santa Rosa City Council, District 2 (Elect 1)
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Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Stapp | City Councilmember | 8/6/26 | Yes | Yes |
Santa Rosa City City Council, District 4 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Sanders | Planning Commissioner/Businessperson | 7/31/26 | Yes | No |
| Melanie Jones-Carter | Non-Profit Board Member | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
Santa Rosa City City Council, District 6 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Okrepkie | City Councilmember | 7/20/26 | Yes | Yes |
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City of Sebastopol
Sebastopol City Council (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandie L. Solovay | Attorney | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
| Sandra Maurer | Incumbent | 8/4/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Kyreen Jorgensen | SMART Board Clerk | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Jill McLewis | Incumbent | 8/6/26 | Yes | Yes |
| James Woodruff | Welder/Fabricator | 8/11/26 | Yes | No |
| Erin Mitchell | Environmental Planning Student | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
| Ian Hoff | Engineer/Business Owner | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
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City of Sonoma
Sonoma City Council, District 1 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael L. Menefee | Retired Firefighter Paramedic | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
| Julian Mackie | NonProfit Executive Director | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
| Peggy Hutton | Business Owner | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma City Council, District 3 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Gurney | Sonoma City Councilmember | 7/24/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma City Council, District 5 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Wellander | Sonoma City Councilmember | 7/27/26 | Yes | No |
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Town of Windsor
Windsor Mayor (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanya Potter | Councilmember/Police Sergeant | 7/22/26 | Yes | No |
| Rick Massell | Retired Educator | 8/11/26 | No | No |
Windsor Town Council, District 1 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Kubota | Security Executive | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Gina Fortino Dickson | Attorney/Planning Commissioner | 8/12/26 | Yes | No |
Windsor Town Council, District 4 (Elect 1)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meredith Rennie | Certified Public Accountant | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
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Special District Offices
Community Services District Boards of Directors
Cazadero Community Services District (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maureen Berry | Incumbent | 7/13/26 | No | Yes |
Graton Community Services District (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Nagle | Environmental Advisor | 7/15/26 | No | No |
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Fire Protection District Boards of Directors
Cloverdale Fire Protection District (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Taylor | Incumbent | 7/22/26 | No | Yes |
| Jeff Richardson | Incumbent | 7/27/26 | No | Yes |
Gold Ridge Fire Protection District (Elect 4)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Daniels | Firefighter | 7/28/26 | Yes | No |
| Doug Jones | Firefighter | 7/28/26 | Yes | No |
| Robert Gloeckner | District Director | 7/30/26 | Yes | No |
| David Warburg | District Director | 8/3/26 | Yes | No |
| Christina Gibbs | Firefighter/Parent | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Steve E Petrucci | District Director | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Domenico Carinalli Jr | District Director | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Shannon J Shaffer-Killey | Deputy Fire Marshal | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
| Kathleen Molloy Gilbraith | EMT/Lifeguard/Parent | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
Graton Fire Protection District (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Maddocks | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
| Jonathan Hebel | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
North Sonoma Coast Fire Protection District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Bode | Appointed District Director | 7/23/26 | No | No |
| Athena Baker | School Bus Driver | 8/6/26 | No | No |
North Sonoma Coast Fire Protection District, SHORT TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Coley | Appointed Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
| Gordon Smith | Massage Therapist | 8/4/26 | No | No |
Northern Sonoma County Fire Protection District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Stewart | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| Scott W. Newman | Incumbent | 7/16/26 | No | Yes |
| Lawrence E. Heiges | Incumbent | 7/22/26 | No | Yes |
Schell-Vista Fire Protection District, FULL TERM (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kruljac | Incumbent | 7/31/26 | Yes | Yes |
| Jacques Janson | Business Owner/Banker | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
Schell-Vista Fire Protection District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William "Bill" Steach | Appointed District Director | 7/31/26 | Yes | Yes |
Sonoma County Fire District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Klick | District Director | 7/14/26 | Yes | No |
| Richard H. Alpert | Sculptor/Filmmaker | 7/17/26 | Yes | No |
| Robert M. Briare | District Director | 7/30/26 | No | No |
| Gary So | District Director | 8/7/26 | Yes | No |
Sonoma Valley Fire District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William "Bill" Norton | Retired Firefighter | 7/22/26 | Yes | No |
| Brian Brady | District Director | 7/24/26 | No | No |
| Mark Emery | District Director | 7/24/26 | No | No |
Timber Cove Fire Protection District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Entriken | Incumbent | 7/24/26 | No | Yes |
| Carolynn Abst | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| Greg Gretz | Merchant Vessel Captain | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
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Health Care District Boards of Directors
Cloverdale Health Care District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Delsid | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| James F. DeMartini | District Director | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
| John Camara | Appointed Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
Healthy Petaluma District, Zone 1 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurit Licht | Family Physician | 8/6/26 | Yes | No |
Healthy Petaluma District, Zone 3 (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith Schildt | Public Health Academic | 8/5/26 | Yes | No |
North Sonoma County Healthcare District (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Sonoma Valley Health Care District (Elect 2)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy Lee Myatt | Incumbent | 7/15/26 | Yes | Yes |
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Life Support District Boards of Directors
Coast Life Support District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael T Tilles | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
Coast Life Support District, SHORT TERM (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Vickers | Appointed Incumbent | 7/30/26 | No | Yes |
| Julia Damasco | Appointed Incumbent | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
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Recreation and Park District Boards of Directors
Camp Meeker Recreation and Park District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Bongardt | Appointed Incumbent | 7/23/26 | No | Yes |
| Max Bell Alper | Incumbent | 7/29/26 | No | Yes |
| Gary Helfrich | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
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Water District Boards of Directors
Forestville Water District (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McDermott | Incumbent | 8/5/26 | No | Yes |
| Ryan Stapleton | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
| Brad Stuart | Incumbent | 8/7/26 | No | Yes |
North Marin Water District, Division 1 (Elect 1)
No residents of Sonoma County have filed and qualified for this office yet.
Rains Creek/Hiatt Rd County Water District (Elect 3)
***Nomination deadline extended to August 12***
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alison Agnew Whipple | Incumbent | 7/30/26 | Yes | Yes |
Sweetwater Springs Water District, FULL TERM (Elect 3)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Holmer | Incumbent | 7/17/26 | No | Yes |
| Susan Robb-Wilder | Incumbent | 7/27/26 | No | Yes |
| Gaylord Schaap | Incumbent | 8/4/26 | No | Yes |
Sweetwater Springs Water District, SHORT TERM (Elect 1)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marc Barraza Tran | Appointed Incumbent | 7/22/26 | No | Yes |
Valley of the Moon Water District (Elect 2)
|
Candidate Name |
Ballot Designation |
Date Qualified |
Statement? |
Incumbent? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David L. Williams | Appointed Incumbent | 7/15/26 | No | Yes |
| Jon L. Foreman | Incumbent | 8/3/26 | No | Yes |
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