What political party is Aaron Schat?

Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Bishop City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Aaron
Schat

Aaron Schat is running for Bishop City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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The race · City Council

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Background

About: Business executive who has been building local businesses in Bishop since 1994.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

All four candidates, Karen Schwartz, Stephen J. Muchovej, Tyler Beadle and Aaron Schat, answered questions at the Bishop Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. Inyo Register · Oct 6, 2026

On the record: Aaron Schat

3 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

Says he will focus on responsible spending, essential infrastructure and a safe, economically strong community.
I will focus on responsible spending, clear communication, accountable decisions, essential infrastructure, and policies that support a safe and economically strong community.”
Own statementInyo County Elections Link

02How decisions are made1 sourced position

Says he wants city decisions to be understandable and properly documented.
I want city decisions to be understandable, properly documented, and based on what will work for the people who live and do business here.”
Own statementInyo County Elections Link

03Downtown and business1 sourced position

as reported by the Inyo Register; not a direct quote
Said at the chamber forum that his business experience could help the city see its laws from the perspective of entrepreneurs who face bureaucracy.
Forum answerInyo Register · Oct 6, 2026 Link

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