Emma Sharif

Candidate for City of Compton Mayor (Los Angeles County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for City of Compton Mayor (Los Angeles County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Compton voters.

About Emma Sharif

Mayor of Compton. Compton's mayor since 2021 and the top vote-getter in the June 2026 primary. She previously served 14 years on the Compton school board (from 2001) and represented the Fourth District on the Compton City Council.

What they say they'll focus on:

  • Infrastructure improvements
  • Address deficiencies identified in recent audits
  • Continued transparency for residents

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Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Emma Sharif only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Emma Sharif yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Is Emma Sharif the incumbent?
Yes. Emma Sharif currently holds this office.
What does the City of Compton Mayor seat do?
The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Emma Sharif running against?
Andre Spicer, for City of Compton Mayor (Los Angeles County).
Should I vote for Emma Sharif?
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