Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Herndon Mayor & Town Council Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

13 candidates

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

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Mayor · Unopposed

Keven J. LeBlanc, Jr.IncumbentChief operating officer of a global IT company and current Mayor of Herndon. He served on the Town Council from 2023 to 2024.8sourced

Town Council · Vote for up to 6

Cesar A. Del AguilaIncumbentRegional sales account executive at Conga and a certified reserve deputy sheriff. He is serving his fourth term on the Town Council.8sourced
Justin K. BrittMarketing director and small business owner in Herndon, and vice president of his community HOA.3sourced
Sabrina A. BruceAir Force and Space Force veteran who served as a legislative liaison at the National Reconnaissance Office.4sourced
Josif N. EzekilovCommunity organizer in Herndon with a master's degree in international development.2sourced
Kelvin GarciaIncumbentTraffic judge for the DC Department of Motor Vehicles and Herndon High School assistant football coach. He is serving his first term on the Town Council.7sourced
Clark A. HedrickIncumbentFederal government attorney and Vice Mayor of the Town of Herndon. He is serving his second term on the Town Council.9sourced
Michael T. LloydIncumbentRetired insurance company chief financial officer. He is serving his first term on the Herndon Town Council.8sourced
Douglas Isaac "Doug" MejiaRegistered nurse and Herndon native running for the Town Council.3sourced
Stevan Michael PorterVolunteer paramedic and Vice-Chair of the Herndon Board of Zoning Appeals.4sourced
Alexis "Alex" ReyesIncumbentMiddle school Spanish teacher and former U.S. Army Reserve sergeant. He is serving his first term on the Herndon Town Council.7sourced
Yasmin "Soniya" ShafiqFairfax County government parks employee and election officer running for the Town Council.3sourced
Meron T. YohannesHerndon Planning Commission Vice Chair and former U.S. Department of Commerce senior policy advisor.4sourced

All seven seats are on this ballot: the mayor, with one candidate listed, and six at-large council seats, with twelve candidates listed.

3 notes on these statements

Naila Alam is the only sitting Council member not seeking another term. FFXnow · Aug 27, 2026

Sabrina A. Bruce, Yasmin "Soniya" Shafiq, Meron T. Yohannes and Josif N. Ezekilov are running together in an informal partnership, according to FFXnow. FFXnow · Aug 27, 2026

The Council's September 29, 2026 vote on the Town Manager was taken in a closed meeting; individual votes are not shown here. FFXnow · Oct 2, 2026

Start here

Match quiz5 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesTaxes and the budget, Affordable housing and growth, License plate readers and traffic cameras Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Town Council candidate forum (Cornerstones, 7 to 9 p.m.)

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

All key dates

What the next council decides

Taxes and the budget

Where it standsCouncil passed the Fiscal Year 2027 tax levy 6-0 in April 2026, a year after a 5-2 vote on the Fiscal Year 2026 tax levy and meals tax increase.

What's on the tableThe next council sets tax rates, fees and budgets for Fiscal Year 2028 and beyond.

On April 22, 2025, Council passed Ordinance 25-O-06 to increase the meals tax rate by a 5-2 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, April 22, 2025 · Apr 22, 2025
On April 28, 2026, Council passed Ordinance 26-O-08, the Fiscal Year 2027 tax levy, by a 6-0 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
At the April 28, 2026 meeting, Mayor LeBlanc's comments focused on managing the tax burden on residents given the decreasing number of commercial properties contributing to the tax base. Herndon Town Council minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026

Affordable housing and growth

Where it standsCouncil approved interim affordable housing guidance 6-0 in March 2026 while the Town writes a new comprehensive plan.

What's on the tableThe next council decides how affordable housing is handled in the Herndon 2050 comprehensive plan and in rezoning cases near the Metro station.

On March 24, 2026, Council approved Resolution 26-G-16 to establish interim policy guidance to support and expand affordable housing opportunities, by a 6-0 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
On March 24, 2026, Council approved Resolution 26-G-15 to initiate consideration of a new Town of Herndon Comprehensive Plan, by a 6-0 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026
On June 23, 2026, Council approved the 250 Exchange Place rezoning for stacked townhouses and multi-family residential uses 6-0; the applicant said affordable housing was not included due to the timing of the application and the Council's affordable housing resolution. Herndon Town Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026
The Town's interim policy is to be developed by the consulting firm TPMA, according to FFXnow. FFXnow · Apr 1, 2026

License plate readers and traffic cameras

Where it standsHerndon police use Flock license plate readers, and Council authorized red-light photo-monitoring in February 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council oversees police technology, data policies and contracts.

Flock Safety provides automated license plate readers to Herndon and Fairfax County police, according to FFXnow. FFXnow · Aug 27, 2026
On February 3, 2026, Council approved Ordinance 26-O-01 on photo-monitoring systems to enforce traffic light signals by a 6-0 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, February 3, 2026 · Feb 3, 2026
In June 2026 the Town Manager told Council the Town owns all data gathered by the license plate reader cameras and that the information is not shared nationally. Herndon Town Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026

Downtown Comstock site

Where it standsA Fairfax County judge ruled against the Town in September 2026 in its suit over the downtown Comstock site.

What's on the tableThe next council decides how to respond to the ruling and what to pursue for the downtown site.

A Fairfax County Circuit Court judge issued a summary judgment against the Town in its legal battle with Comstock, in an opinion dated September 17, 2026. FFXnow · Sep 29, 2026
The Town's lawsuit had demanded that Comstock return the title of a nearly 5-acre site at Elden and Center Streets. FFXnow · Sep 29, 2026
On August 25, 2026, the Town Manager said the Town continued to await a response from the judge in the Comstock property litigation. Herndon Town Council minutes, August 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026

Employee bargaining and town leadership

Where it standsCouncil adopted a collective bargaining ordinance in August 2026 and ended the Town Manager's employment in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council carries out the bargaining ordinance and decides next steps for the Town Manager position.

On August 11, 2026, Council adopted Ordinance 26-O-20 to add a Collective Bargaining article to the Town Code by a 6-0 roll call vote. Herndon Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Aug 11, 2026
The Town Manager said the Town received a petition and proposed ordinance from Herndon Police Department employees on April 22, 2026. Herndon Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Aug 11, 2026
The Town Council voted in a closed meeting on September 29, 2026 to end the employment of Town Manager Dan Hoffman, effective immediately. FFXnow · Oct 2, 2026

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1. How should Herndon handle taxes and fees?
2. What should Herndon do about affordable housing in new development?
3. How should Herndon handle its Flock license plate reader cameras?
4. How should Herndon approach redevelopment of the downtown Comstock site?
5. Should Herndon bargain collectively with its employees?

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Key dates

Early in-person voting beginsFairfax County Office of ElectionsSep 18, 2026
Town Council candidate forum (Cornerstones, 7 to 9 p.m.)CornerstonesOct 15, 2026
Election DayTown of HerndonNov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 7 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The Town Council consists of the Mayor and six Councilmembers, who are elected at-large. Town of Herndon
The Mayor votes on council items; Mayor LeBlanc is recorded voting "Aye" on roll call votes. Herndon Town Council minutes, August 11, 2026 (special meeting) · Aug 11, 2026

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