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Carmel-by-the-Sea Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

David
Boland

David Boland is running for mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Hans Buder.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

  1. 01David BolandYou’re reading
  2. 02Hans Buder
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Background

About
Banking executive, per his ballot designation on the City Clerk's qualified candidate list.
Occupation (from candidate statement)
Banking Executive
Party
Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by
Monterey County Weekly. David for Carmel Mayor
Campaign website
www.davidforcarmelmayor.com

Monterey County Weekly's editorial board endorsed David Boland for mayor and Alissandra Dramov and Bobby Richards for City Council. Monterey County Weekly · Oct 8, 2026

On the record: David Boland

3 sourced
01Vision1 sourced position

  • Asks voters to help residents and businesses thrive while Carmel keeps its character.

    We want our residents and businesses to thrive together, and we want Carmel to grow into its future while remaining true to its character.”

    Own statementDavid Boland · Aug 12, 2026Link

02Housing1 sourced position
03Tourism1 sourced position

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