Some don't know this, but a random draw by the California Secretary of State determines candidates placement on the ballot. This was very important in past close elections. So who has the head start this year? In the 4th District Supervisor race, Kim Bergel will be first, Natalie Arroyo second and Mike Newman 3rd. In the 5th District, Larry Doss has the jump on Steve Madrone by being placed 1st. In the A/C race Karen Paz Dominguez will be 1st if Evans is off the ballot with Carol Dillingham number 2.
First Candidate Steps Forward in Arcata’s 2026 Council Election
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Arcata resident Dan Shahin says concerns about rhetoric at City
Hall—especially comments he felt his children shouldn’t have to hear—led
him to become the ...
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