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Nonpartisan race. Under the California Constitution (Art. II, Sec. 6), all city offices are nonpartisan, and a candidate's party preference is not printed on the ballot.

Grass Valley City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Paul
Wright

Paul Wright is running for Grass Valley City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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22days to Nov 3

TodayOct 12

State voter registration deadlineOct 19

Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council

01Scott Beesley
02Bob Branstrom
03Edward Peevey
04Paul WrightYou’re reading

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Background

About: U.S. Air Force intelligence analyst and defense contractor.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Special Equipment Operator
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

On the record: Paul Wright

3 sourced

01Appointments and transparency1 sourced position

Wants residents to have input on the city's main roles and appointments, including City Manager and advisory board members.
improve communication so residents understand and have input on the city’s main roles and appointments”
Own statementNevada County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Sep 24, 2026

02City Hall access1 sourced position

Wants City Hall to provide dependable Monday through Friday public service.
I want to see City Hall finally providing dependable Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm public service.”
Own statementNevada County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Sep 24, 2026

03City finances1 sourced position

Says he will identify and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.
I will actively identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse.”
Own statementNevada County Voter Information Guide, Nov. 3, 2026 (candidate statements) · Sep 24, 2026

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