Hanford, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Hanford City Council District A · Nov 3, 2026

Travis Paden

Candidate for City Council District A (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Travis Paden, the incumbent, is running for Hanford City Council District A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Sheldon Blackwell.

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Hanford District A councilmember who previously served on the Hanford Planning Commission.

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Math & Science Teacher

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Travis Paden is the only incumbent running among the three seats on the ballot. San Joaquin Valley Sun · Aug 2, 2026

Where Travis Paden stands: positions on the record

Landscape assessments1 sourced position
Utility rates1 sourced position
Past candidacy1 sourced position

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