What political party is Bob Leikam?

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.

Taft City Council · Nov 3, 2026

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Bob Leikam is running for Taft City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Background

About: Retired business owner who served on the Taft Planning Commission in the past.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Retired Business Owner
Party: Nonpartisan race. California Constitution, Article II, Section 6

Bob Leikam and Dennis Schertz did not attend the Taft Republican Assembly candidate interview in September 2026; Bob Leikam said he was never contacted by the group and would have attended if he had known. Taft Midway Driller · Sep 15, 2026

On the record: Bob Leikam

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Listed on the Kern County Elections candidate list for Taft City Council, with occupation Retired Business Owner.
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