Who's running for office?
Here's a list of who and what will be on the November 2026 ballot.
While signs of fall are slowly beginning to appear, politicians are in a hurry to widen their campaigns as Election Day dwindles to less than 90 days.
Santanero voters will decide over a dozen races and ballot measures. The Santanero will be updating our ElectioNite tab with resources, guides and answers to our questionnaire.
City government
Santa Ana mayor
Valerie Amezcua*
Incumbent*
Dan Shimell
Dwayne Schipp
Ward 2
Benjamin Vazquez*
Incumbent*
Selica Diaz
Ward 4
Phil Bacerra*
Incumbent*
Sandra De Anda
Ward 6
Giovanni Chavez
Isuri S. Ramos
Santa Ana Unified Board of Education
Areas 4 and 5 will be on the ballot this year for Santanero voters to choose from.
Area 4
Katelyn Brazer Aceves*
Incumbent
Sylvia Iglesias
Area 5
Hector Bustos*
Incumbent
Alejandra Rodriguez
Rancho Santiago Community College District
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