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Cypress City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026

Rachel Strong Carnahan

Candidate for City Council District 5 (incumbent)

6 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Rachel Strong Carnahan, the incumbent, is running for Cypress City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Randy Harper.

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Appointed Cypress councilmember and dance studio founder with a Loyola Marymount degree. She has served on the Cypress Senior Commission.

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Appointed Council Member

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Rachel Strong Carnahan was appointed in November 2025 to the seat that ends when the District 5 member elected in November 2026 is sworn in. City of Cypress · Dec 1, 2025

Helen Le and Rachel Strong Carnahan did not submit candidate profiles to Eyes on Cypress CA. Eyes on Cypress CA · Sep 8, 2026

Where Rachel Strong Carnahan stands: positions on the record

Los Alamitos Race Course plan1 sourced position
Campaign contribution limits1 sourced position
Council priorities1 sourced position

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