El Centro City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Sonia Carter

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

8 candidates · 2 seats3 sourced positions

Sonia Carter, the incumbent, is running for El Centro City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Vote-by-mail ballots begin mailing · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Has served on the El Centro City Council since 2022 and also served as mayor in 2025.

Where Sonia Carter stands: positions on the record

Parks and downtown projects1 sourced position

Said she is pushing to finish Gomez Park, which she put at 80% complete, and pointed to downtown work.
“Pushing for Gomez Park to be finished, we're at 80%.”
Own statementKYMA · Oct 1, 2026

Mayor selection1 sourced position

Abstained on the motion to appoint Michael Crankshaw as mayor (passed 4-0).
Council voteImperial Valley Press

Campaign priorities1 sourced position

Lists thoughtful approaches to homelessness and affordable housing among her campaign priorities.
“Thoughtful approaches to homelessness and affordable housing.”
Own statementSonia Carter for El Centro City Council 2026

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