What political party is Dusti McDaris?

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.

Shafter City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Dusti
McDaris

Dusti McDaris is running for Shafter City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 2 seats.

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22days to Nov 3

TodayOct 12

Last day to register to vote at a poll siteOct 19

Election DayNov 3

The race · City Council

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Background

About: Operations director at a homeschool resource center, with a Legal Studies degree.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Operations Director
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

The county's compiled candidate statements include City of Shafter council statements from Cathy Prout and Dusti McDaris. Kern County Elections

On the record: Dusti McDaris

2 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

Said that if elected she will work to spend every public dollar wisely, encourage responsible economic development, support public safety and promote long-term planning.
If elected, I will work to ensure every public dollar is spent wisely, encourage responsible economic development, support public safety, and promote thoughtful long-term planning.”
Own statementKern County Elections

02Public communication1 sourced position

Said her aim is to build trust by educating voters and keeping residents informed.
My desire is to build trust through educating voters and keeping residents well informed.”
Own statementKern County Elections

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