Is Kelly Smith the incumbent?

Yes. Kelly Smith currently holds this office.

Who is Kelly Smith running against?

Waseem Ahmed, for City of Chowchilla Mayor (Madera County).

Should I vote for Kelly Smith?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kelly Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Kelly Smith

Candidate for City of Chowchilla Mayor (Madera 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 Chowchilla Mayor (Madera County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Chowchilla voters.

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 Kelly Smith only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

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Quick answers

Is Kelly Smith the incumbent?: Yes. Kelly Smith currently holds this office.
What does the City of Chowchilla 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 Kelly Smith running against?: Waseem Ahmed, for City of Chowchilla Mayor (Madera County).
Should I vote for Kelly Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Kelly Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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