What political party is Dennis Thomas?

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.

Placerville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Dennis
Thomas

Dennis Thomas is running for Placerville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Owner of Robinson Pharmacy who has worked on Placerville's Main Street for 43 years. He served on the Placerville City Council from 2018 to 2022, including as mayor in 2021.
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6
Endorsed by: Endorsed by Reform California, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. Sacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026

Seven candidates are running for three seats; John Clerici is the only incumbent seeking reelection, and Dennis Thomas previously served on the council from 2018 to 2022. Sacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026

Sean Briggs and Terri Carr were endorsed by the El Dorado County Republican Party, and Briggs, Carr and Dennis Thomas by Reform California, as reported by the Sacramento Bee. Sacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026

On the record: Dennis Thomas

3 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

Said he is committed to managing the city's budget prudently, per his candidate statement.
committed to managing Placerville’s budget prudently”
Own statementSacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026

02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position

Said he wants an honest conversation with residents about sewer and water rates and how increases could affect household budgets.
Own statementMountain Democrat · Sep 30, 2026

03Public safety1 sourced position

Said he supports police officers and public safety, per his candidate statement.
Own statementSacramento Bee · Oct 3, 2026

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