Council Members gearing up for possible re-election in 2026 include Ryan Alter, Zo Qadri, and Paige Ellis. Ellis will gather signatures to ensure her spot on the ballot. Opponent Selena Xie has raised nearly $36,000 and enjoys substantial union support. Ellis has reported over $53,000 raised, needing some for signature gathering. Council Member Vanessa Fuentes's campaign has remained stagnant this year. New candidate Ard Ardalan aims for the District 9 seat but has raised no funds. Qadri continues to lead with over $184,000, followed by Alter with more than $109,000.
Incumbent Council Members are preparing for potential re-election bids in 2026, with several already gathering funds and announcing their campaign strategies.
Paige Ellis has officially announced her candidacy for re-election in District 8, while Selena Xie, her opponent, has garnered significant financial backing from her union.
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