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City manager reports nominations for mayor and council seats as filing period closes

Hughson City Council · August 11, 2026
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Summary

The city manager said the mayoral nomination period closed with three candidates and one council seat has two candidates; the nomination period closes Wednesday, August 12 at 5 p.m.; city staff will update the elections page on the city website.

The city manager told council the nomination period for the mayor’s seat closed with three candidates: the incumbent and two challengers. He also said two candidates have filed for an at‑large council seat and reminded the public that the nomination period remains open through Wednesday, August 12 at 5 p.m.

"So we have 3 candidates that have secured to run for office in that position. Incumbent mayor George Carr, new candidate, Sam Rush, and the 3rd candidate is Jeff Powers," the city manager said while summarizing the filings. He added that staff will keep the city’s elections page updated with filings.