CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: July 15, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Telicia Lopez, City Clerk
Department: City Clerk
Subject: Certifying Results of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-107 reciting the facts of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, certifying the election results and such other matters as provided by law.
Executive Summary
Adopt the resolution associated with the results of the City of San Bernardino Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026.
Background
In accordance with Article 8, Section 800 of the City Charter, the City of San Bernardino shall consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election every 2 years.
On December 17, 2025, Resolution No. 2025-400 was approved by the Mayor and City Council, calling for a Primary Municipal Election. On June 2, 2026, the Primary Municipal Election was held by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters for the Office of the Mayor, First Ward City Council Member, Second Ward City Council Member, and Fourth Ward City Council Member for the City of San Bernardino.
Discussion
The Primary Municipal Election was conducted on June 2, 2026, by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters. The final results of the election were released by the Registrar of Voters on July 10, 2026. According to the Statement of Votes cast report provided by the Registrar of Voters, the City of San Bernardino has 107,549 registered voters. Of that total, 38,027 voted in the Primary Municipal Election, resulting in a
35.35% voter turnout.
The Statement of Votes declares the following:
•Helen Tran was re-elected as the Mayor of the City of San Bernardino The following candidates received the highest percentage of votes for First Ward, Second Ward, and Fourth Ward and will be entered into the General Municipal Run- Off Election to be held on November 3, 2026:
•First Ward
oVirginia Marquez with 34.12%
oRon Alvarado with 31.22%
•Second Ward
oBenito Barrios with 32.55%
oChristian Shaughnessy with 39.65%
•Fourth Ward
oFred Shorett with 34.33%
oJoseph Salas with 38.40%
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Adopting the Resolutions associated with the 2026 General Election aligns with the Key Strategic Target Goal. No. 1a: Establish clear policy direction and predictable organization structures.
Fiscal Impact
Funding was requested as part of the FY 2026/27 Operating Budget.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-107, reciting the facts of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026, certifying the election results and such other matters as provided by law.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2026-107 – Certifying the Election Results of the Primary Municipal Election held on June 2, 2026
Attachment 2 Resolution No. 2026-107, Exhibit A
Ward:
All Wards