Campbell, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Campbell City Council Election 2026

3 of 5

council seats up

3 contests

5 candidates

Updated Oct 4, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

City Council District 3 · 1 seat

City Council District 4 · 1 seat

City Council District 5 · Unopposed

Voters in Districts 3, 4 and 5 each pick one candidate for their district's council seat; Districts 1 and 2 are not on this ballot.

1 note on these statements

Elliot Scozzola is not seeking another term in District 4, and Anne Bybee is termed out in District 5. San José Spotlight · Sep 8, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Terry HinesDistrict 1 member of the Campbell City Council.5sourcedSergio LopezDistrict 2 member of the Campbell City Council.5sourced

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

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Match quiz4 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesStarter homes and demolitions, State law near transit (SB 79), Community Center poolKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Next date

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Starter homes and demolitions

Where it standsThe council has renewed an interim ordinance on how the state's starter-home law treats lots that held a house, and has asked staff to develop a demolition-control ordinance.

What's on the tableWhether and how to limit demolition of existing single-family homes for starter-home projects.

State law near transit (SB 79)

Where it standsThe council has adopted and extended interim rules excluding specific sites from SB 79 and has deferred a decision on a transit-oriented alternative plan.

What's on the tableHow Campbell applies SB 79 around its light rail stations, including any alternative plan or rezoning.

Community Center pool

Where it standsThe city drained and permanently closed the Community Center pool on July 14, 2026, because of leaks it could not repair.

What's on the tableDesign, timing and funding of a replacement pool.

City budget and sales tax

Where it standsThe council adopted a $107.1 million combined budget for FY 2027, and Campbell's sales tax rate is the highest in Santa Clara County.

What's on the tableHow the city balances services, revenue and taxes in coming budgets.

Who matches you?

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  1. 1. How should Campbell respond to state housing mandates?

  2. 2. What should Campbell do about the closed Community Center pool?

  3. 3. How should Campbell balance its budget?

  4. 4. What should be the council's top spending priority?

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Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Terry Hines, Sergio Lopez3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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