Gonzales Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Henry Laizure
McDowell
Henry Laizure McDowell is running for mayor of Gonzales in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Elizabeth Silva and Andrew Castillo.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Andrew Castillo
- 02Henry Laizure McDowellYou’re reading
- 03Elizabeth Silva
Background
- About
- Mayoral candidate who announced his run at an August 2026 Gonzales City Council meeting.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Mayor Jose Rios is not seeking reelection; Elizabeth Silva, Andrew Castillo and Henry Laizure McDowell are running for mayor. Salinas Valley Now · Aug 14, 2026
Henry Laizure McDowell did not file a candidate statement. Salinas Valley Now · Aug 14, 2026
On the record: Henry Laizure McDowell
2 sourced01Why he is running1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Announced at a council meeting that he was running for mayor and said he is not afraid to get his hands dirty and help people with construction equipment.
Own statementGonzales City Council agenda packet, August 17, 2026 (draft minutes of July 20 and August 3, 2026) · Aug 17, 2026Link
02Candidate statement1 sourced position
Did not file a candidate statement and did not immediately respond to Salinas Valley Now for comment.
Own statementSalinas Valley Now · Aug 14, 2026Link
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