Who is Fred Smith running against?

Benjamin Amaral, Mary Buchanan, Christopher Chavez, Kayleigh Gilbert and Sal Hernandez, for City of Oakdale Council Member (Stanislaus County).

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Fred Smith

Candidate for City of Oakdale Council Member (Stanislaus County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

6 candidates ran for City of Oakdale Council Member (Stanislaus County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Oakdale voters.

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What does the City of Oakdale Council Member seat do?: Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who is Fred Smith running against?: Benjamin Amaral, Mary Buchanan, Christopher Chavez, Kayleigh Gilbert and Sal Hernandez, for City of Oakdale Council Member (Stanislaus County).
Should I vote for Fred Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Fred 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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