Sam Rush

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 Hughson Mayor (Stanislaus County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Hughson voters.

About Sam Rush

A Hughson city councilmember who sought reelection to the council in 2024; now running for mayor.

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

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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 Sam Rush 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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• George R Carr
• Geoff Powers

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Quick answers

What does the City of Hughson 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 Sam Rush running against?

George R Carr and Geoff Powers, for City of Hughson Mayor (Stanislaus County).

Should I vote for Sam Rush?

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