On November 3, 2026, the seat of Mayor and two Council Member seats, one for Council District 1 and one for Council District 6, will be up for election. The Mayor and Council Member seats are each for four-year terms. The City Council is composed of one mayor elected at-large and six council members to be elected by district. To qualify, candidates must be registered voters in the City of Hayward. Under the district-based system, candidates live in the district they seek to represent and are elected by voters who live in the same district.
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Individuals who have qualified for office of the Mayor
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Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 1
George Syrop - City Council Member (Incumbent)
- Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
- Campaign Finance Forms
- Candidate Statement
- Nomination Papers Submitted: coming soon
- Nomination Papers Returned: coming soon
Qualified for Ballot: coming soon
Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 6
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