November 3, 2026

Who's running in Madera?

Madera's state and federal races are set — they're below. Local seats (city council, mayor, school board) are filed with the city clerk and county, and filing stays open until August 7, so those names are still coming in.

What should whoever wins fix?

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Also on Madera's ballot

State and federal offices are decided differently: the top two finishers in the June 2, 2026 primary advance to November, whatever their party.

Attorney General

  • Rob BontaIncumbentDemocratic
    56.6% in June
  • Michael E. GatesRepublican
    37.9% in June

Controller

  • Malia M. CohenIncumbentDemocratic
    56.8% in June
  • Herb W MorganRepublican
    37.5% in June

Governor

  • Xavier BecerraDemocratic
    28% in June
  • Steve HiltonRepublican
    24.6% in June

Insurance Commissioner

  • Ben AllenDemocratic
    19.4% in June
  • Jane KimDemocratic
    27.4% in June

Lieutenant Governor

  • Fiona MaDemocratic
    19.1% in June
  • Gloria RomeroRepublican
    17.8% in June

Secretary of State

  • Donald P. (Don) WagnerRepublican
    36.7% in June
  • Shirley N. WeberIncumbentDemocratic
    58.7% in June

Superintendent of Public Instruction

  • Richard BarreraNon-Partisan
    20.3% in June
  • Sonja ShawNon-Partisan
    22.6% in June

Treasurer

  • Jennifer HawksRepublican
    24% in June
  • Eleni KounalakisDemocratic
    36.7% in June

U.S. House of Representatives — District 13

  • Adam GrayDemocratic
    42% in June
  • Kevin LincolnRepublican
    27.7% in June

State Senate — District 4

  • Jaron BrandonDemocratic
    41.3% in June
  • Alexandra DuarteRepublican
    32.1% in June

State Senate — District 14

  • Darin S. DuPontRepublican
    40.4% in June
  • Esmeralda SoriaDemocratic
    45.8% in June

State Assembly — District 8

  • David Jariustokaeutulelei TangipaIncumbentRepublican
    100% in June

State Assembly — District 27

  • Mike MurphyRepublican
    43.4% in June
  • Brian PachecoDemocratic
    40.3% in June

Board of Equalization — District 1

  • Nelson EsparzaDemocratic
    34% in June
  • Shannon GroveRepublican
    34.5% in June

These are the two candidates who advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary. The Secretary of State publishes the certified November ballot in August 2026; candidates may still withdraw before then. Source: California Secretary of State — Statement of Vote, June 2, 2026 Primary . Madera is split across more than one district, so more than one race is listed for that office — your ballot shows the one covering your address.

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