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Coachella Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Frank Figueroa

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats4 sourced positions

Frank Figueroa, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Coachella in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Denise Delgado, Jesus "Kino" Gonzalez and Francisco "Frankie" Molina.

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Appointed mayor in April 2026 and a Coachella councilmember since 2022. Works as an academic resource manager at UC Riverside's College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.

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Mayor

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The county list marks Frank Figueroa (mayor) and Juan M. Martinez (council) as holding their offices by appointment to a vacancy. Riverside County Registrar of Voters · Sep 11, 2026

Where Frank Figueroa stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

  • Voted yes on the Municipal Utility Agreement with Coachella Valley Power Services, LLC for the city's municipal electric utility (passed 5-0, February 2026).

    Council voteUken Report · Jun 10, 2026

Mayor selection1 sourced position

  • Said he would gladly support switching from a directly elected mayor if residents want that change.

    “If the residents want the switch, I would gladly support it.”

    Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

Water and chromium-61 sourced position

  • Said the city is seeking state funding for chromium-6 treatment and reviewing water rate increases through the Proposition 218 process to cover costs.

    Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

Transparency1 sourced position

  • Named transparency and residents' trust in local government among the biggest issues facing Coachella.

    “Currently, one of the biggest issues is transparency in local government, and residents’ trust in local government.”

    Own statementCoachella Valley Independent

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