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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Chowchilla Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

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

Voters elect the mayor citywide; this year the mayor and the District 1 and District 2 council seats are on the ballot.

Last day to register to vote · Oct 19

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What the next council decides

01Housing and annexation2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved a general plan amendment, a specific plan amendment and a subdivision map for Rancho Calera Block 12, and an annexation application for about 45 acres.

What's on the tableWhether to keep approving annexations, rezonings and subdivisions for new housing.

02Water plans2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan on July 28 after the first motion on July 14 did not pass.

What's on the tableHow the city plans for and funds its water supply and shortage response.

03Airport grants2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council tabled the FAA grant resolution on July 14; a motion to adopt it was made on July 28.

What's on the tableWhether to keep applying for federal and state airport improvement funds.

04City budget and bonds3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026/27 budget on June 30 and authorized Community Facilities District bonds on June 9.

What's on the tableHow the city spends its budget and uses special-tax districts for development infrastructure.

2 notes on these statements

Jeff Troost's city council profile lists his term as ending December 2026. City of Chowchilla

John Chavez is also on the Madera County candidate list for County Supervisor, District 2, with the designation Chowchilla City Councilmember. Vote Madera · Mar 11, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Chowchilla handle annexations and new housing developments?

  2. 2. Should the city pursue outside grants for the municipal airport?

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Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Ray Barragan, John Chavez3 on this ballot

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

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