Lathrop, CAVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lathrop Mayor & City Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

6 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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Mayor · 1 seat

City Council · Vote for up to 2

Lathrop voters elect the mayor and the council at large: everyone votes for one mayoral candidate and up to two council candidates.

2 notes on these statements

Minnie Diallo is listed as a Lathrop City Council member. City of Lathrop

Diane Lazard, an incumbent councilmember, was issued nomination papers on July 28, 2026, and withdrew them on August 3, 2026. City of Lathrop · Aug 6, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Jennifer Torres-O’CallaghanVice Mayor and Councilmember5sourced

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Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesHarlan Road realignment and eminent domain, Assessments and employee compensation, Speed limits and traffic safetyKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Mon, Oct 5, 2026

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What the next council decides

Harlan Road realignment and eminent domain

Where it standsIn May 2026 the council adopted three Resolutions of Necessity to start eminent domain proceedings for the Harlan Road Realignment at Roth Road.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city completes the land purchases for the realignment as owners contest valuation and access.

Assessments and employee compensation

Where it standsThe council approved 2026-27 district assessments in May 2026 and employee compensation agreements in June 2026.

What's on the tableAnnual assessments for lighting, landscape and storm drain districts, and labor agreements, including with the police officers' association.

Speed limits and traffic safety

Where it standsA 2025 speed-limit ordinance was introduced 3-1 with added signage, and in May 2026 the council did not adopt Spartan Way design changes.

What's on the tableSpeed limits on city roads and whether to change traffic-safety designs such as Spartan Way.

Police equipment and chamber security

Where it standsIn 2026 the council reviewed police equipment policy, chamber security options, drones and a possible armored rescue vehicle.

What's on the tablePolice equipment under state military-equipment rules and security for City Hall and council meetings.

Board and commission appointments

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved the mayor's appointments to the Planning, Parks and Recreation and Senior Advisory Commissions, 3-0.

What's on the tableHow the next mayor chooses and the council approves members of city boards and commissions.

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  1. 1. The city and some owners along the Harlan Road realignment could not agree on prices. Should the council use eminent domain to acquire the land?

  2. 2. Each year the council sets assessments for lighting, landscape and storm drain districts. How should it handle them?

  3. 3. The council considered changing speed limits, including on Lathrop Road, McKee Boulevard and near the San Joaquin River Bridge. What should it do?

  4. 4. The police department presented three options to secure City Council meetings. Which should the council choose?

  5. 5. The mayor appoints members of city boards and commissions, and the council approves them. Should that change?

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The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Jennifer Torres-O’Callaghan3 on this ballot

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

  • Lathrop is a general law city with a five-member legislative body: a mayor and four council members, all elected by the city's registered voters. City of Lathrop
  • The mayor is elected at large for a two-year term; council members are elected at large for four-year staggered terms, with two council seats up every two years. City of Lathrop
  • The council meets at City Hall on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. City of Lathrop

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