Mayor, Gonzales
3 candidates- Andrew Castillo
Disability Advocate - Elizabeth Silva
Mayor Pro Tem - Henry Laizure McDowell
Property Manager
Gonzales voter guide
Every race and measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot in Gonzales: 4 city races, county, state and federal races, and 15 ballot measures.
Key dates
- Ballots mailed
- From about Oct 5
- Register by
- Oct 19 · same-day in person after
- Mail ballot
- Postmarked by Nov 3
Citywide races · every Gonzales voter
Races by district · you vote in only one
Which district you are in depends on your address. Find your district →
District 1
City Council Member, Gonzales, District 1
2 candidates- Maria OrozcoIncumbent
Incumbent · no profile yet - Delia Gutierrez
Retired County Employee · no profile yet
District 3
City Council Member, Gonzales, District 3
1 candidate- Adrian Paco
Business Development Director · no profile yet
District 4
City Council Member, Gonzales, District 4
Special general2 candidates- Constance "Connie" Arellano
Emergency 911 Dispatcher · no profile yet - Henry Martinez Sr
Landlord · no profile yet
County, state and federal · districts that include Gonzales
- FederalU.S. Representative, Congressional District 18Zoe Lofgren (Incumbent)Shane LewisAll of Gonzales
- StateAssembly District 29Robert Rivas (Incumbent)Dennis P. SanchezAll of Gonzales
- StateBoard of Equalization Member, District 2Sally J. Lieber (Incumbent)John PimentelAll of Gonzales
- StateCalifornia Court of Appeal Justice · 5 seatsRetention: you vote yes or no on keeping each judge. All of Gonzales.
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- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Seat 2Daniel H. Bromberg
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Seat 3Charles E. Wilson II
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Seat 4Charles F. Adams
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Seat 6Frederick S. Chung
- Court of Appeal Justice, California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District, Seat 7Allison Marston Danner
Statewide offices · on every California ballot
- GovernorSteve HiltonXavier Becerra
- Lieutenant GovernorFiona MaGloria Romero
- Secretary of StateShirley N. Weber (Incumbent)Donald P. (Don) Wagner
- State ControllerMalia M. Cohen (Incumbent)Herb W Morgan
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- State TreasurerEleni KounalakisJennifer Hawks
- Attorney GeneralRob Bonta (Incumbent)Michael E. Gates
- Insurance CommissionerBen AllenJane Kim
- Superintendent of Public InstructionRichard BarreraSonja Shaw
- Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, Seat 3Kelli M. Evans (Incumbent)
- Associate Justice, California Supreme Court, Seat 5Joshua Groban (Incumbent)
Ballot measures · 15
Measure ECounty of Monterey Transient Occupancy Tax Increase (10.5% to 12.5%)Monterey CountyRead both sides →Statewide:Prop 1Prop 2Prop 3Prop 4Prop 5Prop 37Prop 38Prop 39Prop 40Prop 41Prop 42Prop 43Prop 44Prop 45All statewide propositions →
School and special-district measures depend on your address. Enter your address to see every measure on your ballot.
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