General Election
Salinas City Council Districts 1, 4, and 6 on the ballot. Barajas (D1), De La Rosa (D4), and Salazar (D6) elected.
Timeline · Salinas Politics 2024–2026
Two years, one cycle.
Every event that shaped the 2024–2026 cycle of Salinas politics — elections, recall efforts, PAC filings, the rent control referendum.
2024
Donohue Elected Mayor
Dennis Donohue elected Mayor of Salinas. Raised $367,818 — the most of any candidate in the cycle.
D’Arrigo Elected, District 3
Margaret D’Arrigo elected to District 3. Raised $135,190 from 94 unique donors.
2025
New Council Seated
Newly elected council members take office. Seven-member council begins new term.
Protect Salinas PAC Active
PAC raises $221,100 from 10 donors. Endorsed D’Arrigo, De La Rosa, Salazar. Spent against Osornio and Rocha.
Recall Effort, District 5
Citizens Supporting the Recall of Andrew Sandoval committee formed. Raises $69,500 from 3 donors.
Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Salinas City Council passes the rent stabilization ordinance. Two committees form around the upcoming 2026 referendum.
2026
Referendum Committees Active
Pro: Protect Salinas Renters 2026 ($31,693 from 71 donors). Anti: Protect Salinas Residents 2026 ($53,550 from 16 donors).
California Primary
Statewide primary election. Affects state-level races appearing on the November ballot.
General Election
Mayor and Districts 2, 3, 5 up for election. Four Salinas council seats decided.