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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Hughson Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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All Hughson voters pick one candidate for mayor and up to two for City Council; the council race has two candidates for two seats.

First vote centers open · Oct 24

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What the next council decides

01Housing plan2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council adopted the 2023-2031 Housing Element update and introduced an ordinance adding a Housing Overlay Zone.

What's on the tableWhether to give final adoption to the Housing Overlay Zone ordinance and how to carry out the housing plan.

02City user fees3 sourced facts

Where it standsAn updated user fee schedule approved in June 2026 took effect on September 1, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to keep, raise or lower city fees as costs change.

03Council conduct3 sourced facts

Where it standsHughson adopted a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials in May 2026, and the council censured Mayor George Carr the same night.

What's on the tableHow the code of conduct is applied to council members.

04City budget and reserves2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY 2026-27 budget staff report projected General Fund spending of $4,828,072 and revenue of $4,694,456.

What's on the tableHow to balance the General Fund and how large a reserve to keep.

05Water and sewer funds3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY 2026-27 budget shows deficits in both the sewer fund and the water fund.

What's on the tableHow to pay for water and sewer operations and repairs, including the Hatch Road lift station.

2 notes on these statements

Julie Ann Strain and Brian Evans are the only candidates for the two open council seats, so both are guaranteed seats. Ceres Courier

Geoff Powers and Sam Rush are challenging incumbent Mayor George R. Carr. Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters

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  1. 1. In August 2026 the council adopted an updated Housing Element and introduced a Housing Overlay Zone. What should the next council do?

  2. 2. In May 2026 the council adopted a Code of Conduct for Elected Officials. What should happen to it?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

2 stay (not up this year): Alan McFadon, Susana Vasquez3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The City Council is made up of a Mayor and four Councilmembers, for a total of five members. City of Hughson
  • The Mayor's seat and two Councilmember seats are up for election on November 3, 2026. City of Hughson
  • The Mayor serves a term of four years, and each Councilmember serves a four-year term. City of Hughson
  • Hughson is a General Law City that operates under the Council/Manager form of government. City of Hughson
  • Council members are elected at-large in non-partisan elections. City of Hughson
  • Council members receive $250 per month and the Mayor $300 per month. City of Hughson

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