VOTE 2026
The North Valley Labor Federation 2026 Voter Guide
We are working people fighting for a better future. Our members know that every single election impacts our jobs, our families, and our communities. That’s why we work so hard to identify candidates with a proven track record of standing up for working people and put them in office. Please, scroll down to find your local voter guide and support these candidates that we know will have our backs.
Jump through our voter guide below!
Congress
Michael Masuda
for Congress (CD-5)
Josh Harder
for Congress (CD-9)
Adam Gray
for Congress (CD-13)
John Garamendi (CD-8)
California Legislature
STATE SENATE
Jaron Brandon
for CA State Senate (SD-4)
Esmeralda Soria
for CA State Senate (SD-14)
STATE ASSEMBLY
Rhodesia Ransom
for CA State Assembly (AD-13)
Brian Pacheco
for CA State Assembly (AD-27)
California Ballot Measures
Prop 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act: SUPPORT
Prop 2: Increases State’s Rainy Day Fund: SUPPORT
Prop 3: Funding for Schools by Extending Tax on High Incomes: SUPPORT
Prop 4: Repeals Ban on Public Funding of Election Campaigns: SUPPORT
Prop 5: Changes Recall Election Process for Statewide Officers: SUPPORT
Prop 37: Creates Loan Program for Middle-Income New Home Buyers: SUPPORT
Prop 39: Prohibits Citizens From Voting Unless They Present ID: OPPOSE
Prop 40: Billionaire Wealth Tax Initiative: SUPPORT
Prop 41: Requires Audits for New State Special Taxes: OPPOSE
Prop 42: Prohibits New State Personal Property Taxes: OPPOSE
Prop 43: Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Services: OPPOSE
Prop 44: Requires Community Clinics Spend 90% of Revenue on Services: SUPPORT
Prop 45: Limits CEQA Environmental Review and Public Input: OPPOSE
NVLF Local Voter Guides
Every election has important consequences for working people, from school board to federal office. Scroll down to find your local voter guide and to see our full list of endorsed candidates and measures.
San Joaquin County
LATHROP MAYOR
Minnie Diallo
LATHROP CITY COUNCIL (vote for 2)
Shelita Jefferson
LODI CITY COUNCIL
Dawson Hayre (District 1)
Christopher Anderson (District 3)
MANTECA MAYOR
Gary Singh
MANTECA CITY COUNCIL
Michael Morowit (District 4)
MOUNTAIN HOUSE CITY COUNCIL (vote for 2)
Bernice King Tingle
Ronna Green
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
Michele Padilla (District 1)
Michael Blower (District 3)
Brando Villapudua (District 5)
TRACY MAYOR
Dan Arriola
TRACY CITY COUNCIL
Robin Cole (District 1)
Ametrius Sidney (District 3)
LAMMERSVILLE JOINT USD
Stephanie Olsen (Area 4)
LINCOLN USD
Beckett Kelly (Area 3)
Ron Skaggs (Area 5)
Yes on Measure V (Lincoln USD Bond)
LODI USD
Sherry Alexander (Area 3)
Yes on Measure T (Lodi USD Bond)
S.J. DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Janet Rivera (Area 3)
Charles Jennings (Area 4)
SOUTH S.J. IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Mike Sonke (Division 2)
STOCKTON USD
Patrick Martin (Area 2)
Donald Donaire (Area 5)
Sofia Colón (Area 6)
Kennetha Stevens (Area 7)
Stanislaus County
CERES CITY COUNCIL
Dr. Dorie Perez (District 1)
Rosalinda Vierra (District 2)
MODESTO CITY COUNCIL
Eric Alvarez (District 2)
Nick Bavaro (District 4)
Jeremiah Williams (District 5)
OAKDALE CITY COUNCIL (vote for 2)
Mary Buchanan
PATTERSON MAYOR
Gabriela Hernandez
PATTERSON CITY COUNCIL
Chinyere Nnodim Jack (District B)
TURLOCK MAYOR
Amy Bublak
WATERFORD CITY COUNCIL (vote for 2)
Desiree Turnbough
MODESTO BOARD OF EDUCATION
Nefi Lopez (Area 1)
Stephanie Poulsen (Area 3)
Debra Brady (Area 5)
Adolfo Lopez (Area 7)
MODESTO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
John Boer (Division 4)
STANISLAUS UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
John Casselberry (District 5)
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Don Davis (Area 1)
Ryan Segoviano (Area 4)
Merced County
ATWATER MAYOR
Mike Nelson
LIVINGSTON MAYOR
Japjeet Singh Uppal
LIVINGSTON CITY COUNCIL (at large)
Parwinder Singh Uppal
Terika DeGraw
LOS BANOS CITY COUNCIL
Erasmo Viveros (District 3)
MERCED BOARD OF EDUCATION
Ana Boyenga (Merced County Superintendent)
John Magneson (Area 1)
Ryan Heller (Area 2)
MERCED CITY COUNCIL
Yang Pao Thao (District 2)
Shane Smith (District 4)
Yader Zeledon (District 6)
Yes on Measure B (Merced Sales Tax)
MERCED CITY SCHOOLS
Allen Brooks (Area 3)
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ryan Segoviano (Area 4)
Calaveras County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Bruce Giudici (District 5)
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Don Davis (Area 1)
Tuolumne County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Ryan Campbell (District 2)
YOSEMITE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Don Davis (Area 1)
Mariposa County
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Lisa Edelheit (District 1)