Who is Valerie Amezcua running against?

Dan Shimell and Dwayne Shipp, for City of Santa Ana Mayor (Orange County).

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Valerie Amezcua

Candidate for City of Santa Ana Mayor (Orange County) · 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.

3 candidates ran for City of Santa Ana Mayor (Orange County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Santa Ana voters.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Santa Ana 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 Valerie Amezcua running against?: Dan Shimell and Dwayne Shipp, for City of Santa Ana Mayor (Orange County).
Should I vote for Valerie Amezcua?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Valerie Amezcua's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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