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. 

November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Offices to be Elected: Mayor (1 seat), Council Member District 1 (1 seat), and Council Member District 6 (1 seat):

Nomination papers may be obtained and filed by appointment at Hayward City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from July 13 through August 7, 2026 (or August 12, 2026, if the nomination period is extended). To schedule an appointment, email cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov or call (510) 583-4400.

Updated: August 7, 2026

Individuals who have qualified for office of the Mayor

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Mark Salinas: Mayor/College Instructor
Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
Campaign Finance Forms

Candidate Statement: Mayoral leadership requires being present, responsive, acting with the highest integrity and honesty, and communicating clear, consistent direction so priorities are achieved.  In 2022, I promised to prioritize public safety, expand housing opportunities, address homelessness, and make Hayward an Education City.  Today, crime is down and we are recruiting and retaining good police officers. Housing is getting built for all income levels and new childcare providers, grocery stores, bakeries, and restaurants have expanded amenities in neighborhoods.  Hayward continues to reduce homelessness by producing supportive housing and services.  Education opportunities expanded to now include free transit passes for students, launched Hayward Rides to provide bicycles to students, and high school graduates now have guaranteed admission to Cal State East Bay.  Looking ahead, my priorities are to make the City’s financial position stronger, reduce crime more, open more businesses and create jobs, and invest in safer streets for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.  I believe in setting and accomplishing clear priorities, working with neighborhoods, and delivering on promises with measurable results.  I would be honored to earn your vote so we can continue building a Hayward that provides opportunity, safety, and a good quality of life for all.  Thank you.  www.voteforsalinas.com

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Tom Wong: Businessman
Candidate did not accept the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
Campaign Finance Forms

Candidate Statement: I'm Tom Wong, running for Mayor of Hayward with a Hayward First agenda because our city deserves a leader who puts residents ahead of politics as usual. Every family deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, and I'll ensure our police and fire departments have the resources to respond quickly and keep our streets secure. Homeownership is a right, not a privilege — I'll fight to create a direct pathway to homeownership for Hayward families, cutting through red tape and bureaucratic delays so more residents can finally own a piece of the city they call home. Hayward jobs should go to Hayward residents first, and I'll push for hiring policies that prioritize our city's workforce, so the opportunities we create stay right here and benefit the families who live here. Our seniors built this city with their hard work and sacrifice, and they shouldn't be taxed out of the homes they've spent a lifetime paying for — I'll champion no property tax for senior homeowners. It’s time to put Hayward and its residents first. Vote for Tom Wong for Mayor. Visit: Tomforhaywardmayor2026.com

Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 1

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Brain Schott: Small Business Owner
Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
Campaign Finance Forms 

Candidate Statement: Since the time we moved to District 1 in 1969, I have been actively involved in Hayward, formerly serving on the Hayward Planning Commission, the St. Rose Hospital Foundation Board and actively involved at All Saints Catholic Church and the Chairperson of the Hayward Hills Neighborhood Task Force. In addition, I have served as the President of the Hayward Rotary Club, Hayward School’s Bond Oversight Committee Member, and the Hayward Chamber of Commerce as its Interim President/CEO. A product of Hayward schools. I will ensure that providing core essential services be City Hall’s top priority. I’m the product of Hayward schools and own a family business here. I know firsthand what it takes to run a small business in good times and bad times: making tough decisions, providing outstanding customer service, building a team of great employees, balancing a budget and living within our means. Our employees are union members, and we’ve taken pride in hiring generations of Hayward residents. I offer leadership and solutions to the following priorities I hear from my neighbors: 1) Making our neighborhoods safer by maintaining fast 911 response, effective police protection, and crime prevention 2) Properly maintaining our streets/sidewalks 3) Monitoring/addressing homeless encampments 4) Increasing housing affordable for all. Vote Brian Schott for strong leadership in District 1.

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George Syrop: Hayward City Councilmember
Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
Campaign Finance Forms

Candidate Statement: We deserve elected leaders who put people over profit, which is why my campaign has refused to take corporate money from day one. Born and raised in Hayward, and the only renter on City Council, delivering results for our city has been my top priority since being elected in 2022: Crime is down 30% since 2023 and homelessness is down 17% since 2019. Renter protections are stronger, and we’ve built 500+ units of affordable, senior, and supportive housing. We've opened a new fire station, saved St. Rose Hospital, brought back Buffalo Bill’s Brewery, and renovated South Hayward’s library and community center. Our roads have fewer potholes, and we’re providing free bus rides and bicycles to students. If re-elected, I’ll work to: 1. Reduce homelessness, graffiti, speeding, and illegal dumping. 2. Fix the Downtown Loop to attract and support our local businesses. 3. Expand renter protections and affordable housing. 4. Improve public safety and wildfire preparedness. 5. Solve the structural budget deficit to restore social services. 6. Protect our environment from data centers. I am proud to be endorsed by over 60 organizations, local leaders, and elected officials. With your vote, we will continue to realize Hayward’s potential. Your friend, George Syrop. www.GeorgeSyrop.com

Individuals who have qualified for office of Council Member, District 6

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Julie Roche: Hayward City Councilmember
Candidate accepted the Voluntary Expenditure Limit
Campaign Finance Forms

Candidate Statement: Thank you for electing me in 2022 to represent you on the Hayward City Council. As a mother, homeowner, attorney, and current Hayward City Councilmember, I am now running for reelection to continue serving our city from newly created Council District 6 in southeast Hayward where my roots run deep. My husband Robert and I have lived in Hayward for 22 years, including the Fairway Park neighborhood since 2009, along with our two kids. Since 2010, my public service work has included: first, serving on my kids’ School Site Council; then on Hayward’s Community Services and Planning Commissions (7 years); and now, on the Hayward City Council. As an attorney, I work with older adults concerned about housing costs, benefits, and financial security. As a Councilmember, I’m focused on fiscal responsibility, good governance, ensuring a safe community in partnership with Hayward police and fire professionals, and protecting our precious natural environment. I am supported by Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas, current and former Hayward City Council colleagues, former Assemblymember Bill Quirk, County Supervisor Elisa Márquez, the Building & Construction Trades Council of Alameda County, and many Hayward civic leaders and community members. I would appreciate your support too. It would be an honor to serve Hayward for another 4 years. If I can be of service, please contact me at julieforhayward@gmail.com. Thank you! www.julieforhayward.com