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Mercy Peña

Candidate for City of Bakersfield Member, City Council, Ward 1 (Kern County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Bakersfield Member, City Council, Ward 1 (Kern County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Bakersfield voters.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Bakersfield Member, City Council, Ward 1 seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Mercy Peña running against?: Eric Arias, for City of Bakersfield Member, City Council, Ward 1 (Kern County).
Should I vote for Mercy Peña?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Mercy Peña's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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