City of Morgan Hill Mayor (Santa Clara County)

What this office does

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.

Candidates

The official candidate list shows no party for this race, so we don't list one for any candidate, and we don't look up candidates' personal voter registration.

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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Morgan Hill Mayor (Santa Clara County) in 2026?

Deborah Africa, Kristopher Clayton and Mark Turner.

Who is the incumbent?

Mark Turner currently holds this office.

What does this office 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 should I vote for in the City of Morgan Hill Mayor (Santa Clara County) race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.