CivicLens — Ballot Guide
City of Bakersfield 2026 Local Ballot Guide
General Election · November 3, 2026 · Strictly nonpartisan
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🏛 Local Races — City of Bakersfield
Current Leadership
Current Council Member — Ward 1: Eric Arias
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Council Member — Ward 2: Andrae Gonzales
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Council Member — Ward 3: Ken Weir
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Council Member — Ward 4: Bob Smith
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Council Member — Ward 5: Larry Koman
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Council Member — Ward 6: Zack Bashirtash
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Mayor: Karen Goh · Term through 2028
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Current Vice Mayor / Council Member — Ward 7: Manpreet Kaur
This office is not on the 2026 ballot.
Next Election
2026 Statewide Direct Primary
June 2, 2026
Registration Deadline
Online: May 18
In-person: June 2
Early Voting
May 9 - Jun 1, 2026
California offers conditional voter registration at your polling place through election day.
📅 Upcoming Meetings
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📅 Election Information
Voter Registration Deadline
October 19, 2026
Election Day
November 3, 2026
Early Voting
Oct 5 – Nov 2, 2026
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