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Marin County
Who represents Marin County: the county's elected officials, every city council, and the state and federal seats that cover it.
Recent updates
- Ballots are in the mail and early voting has begun Counties began mailing ballots, and early voting sites and drop boxes opened. Register by October 19, or register and vote the same day through Election Day, November 3. California Secretary of State, key dates and deadlines
- The Secretary of State certifies the candidates for November 3 The certified list names the candidates for every state and federal contest on the ballot, including the new congressional districts approved by voters in November 2025. California Secretary of State, Certified List of Candidates
- Voters approve Proposition 50, redrawing California's congressional districts The new districts are used on the 2026 ballot and take effect January 3, 2027. Members of Congress serve out their current terms under the old lines. California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, November 4, 2025, special election
Marin County at a glance
257,969
Population
47.4
Median age
19.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
Born outside the U.S.
$149,091
Median household income
8.3%
Below the poverty line
11 incorporated cities and towns. 32 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the Marin County ballot.
County government
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| County Supervisor, District 1 | Mary Sackett | Jan. 2027 | Mary Sackett 14,365 (85.0%) elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| County Supervisor, District 2 | Brian Colbert | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 3 | Stephanie Moulton-Peters | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 4 | Dennis Rodoni | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Supervisor, District 5 | Eric Lucan | Jan. 2027 | Magali Limeta 8,539 (50.27%) elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Sheriff-Coroner | Jamie Scardina | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| District Attorney | Lori E. Frugoli | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk | Shelly Scott | Jan. 2027 | Shelly Scott 68,582 elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Director of Finance (Auditor-Controller, Treasurer-Tax Collector, Public Administrator)Department of Finance | Mina Martinovich | ||
| County Superintendent of SchoolsMarin County Office of Education | John A. Carroll | Jan. 2027 | John A. Carroll 70,127 elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Trustee, Area 1Marin County Board of Education | Li DelPan | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 2Marin County Board of Education | Mario Ernesto Lopez | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 3Marin County Board of Education | Cindy Johanson | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Trustee, Area 4Marin County Board of Education | Nancy McCarthy | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 5Marin County Board of Education | Marilyn Nemzer | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Trustee, Area 6Marin County Board of Education | Curtis F. Robinson | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Trustee, Area 7Marin County Board of Education | Jill Sartori | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Cities and towns
| City | Population | Hispanic or Latino | Median household income | Below poverty line | Median age | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere | 2,345 | 5.8% | $250,001 | 5.9% | 49 | Sally Wilkinson |
| Corte Madera | 10,077 | 12.2% | $232,763 | 4.6% | 45.9 | Rosa Thomas |
| Fairfax | 7,516 | 6.8% | $141,653 | 12.1% | 48.7 | Stephanie Hellman |
| Larkspur | 12,854 | 8.8% | $140,417 | 7.0% | 51.2 | Stephanie Andre |
| Mill Valley | 14,012 | 4.8% | $206,212 | 5.9% | 48.7 | Max Perrey |
| Novato | 52,546 | 28.0% | $115,736 | 9.6% | 47.5 | Rachel Farac |
| Ross | 2,606 | 5.7% | $250,001 | 4.8% | 42.3 | Julie McMillan |
| San Anselmo | 12,679 | 10.5% | $173,641 | 7.4% | 45.6 | Steve Burdo |
| San Rafael | 60,433 | 35.5% | $119,435 | 11.7% | 43.2 | Kate Colin |
| Sausalito | 7,141 | 8.0% | $182,357 | 8.0% | 55.6 | Steven Woodside |
| Tiburon | 9,012 | 5.8% | $232,969 | 1.9% | 51.6 | Jon Welner |
Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.
BelvederePopulation 2,345 · Mayor Sally Wilkinson
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Kevin Burke | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Sally Wilkinson | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Mayor | Sally Wilkinson | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Pat Carapiet | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Jane Cooper | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Peter Mark | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Corte MaderaPopulation 10,077 · Mayor Rosa Thomas
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Fred Casissa | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Rosa Thomas | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Rosa Thomas | Nov. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember | James Andrews | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Eli Beckman | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Pat Ravasio | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
FairfaxPopulation 7,516 · Mayor Stephanie Hellman
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Frank Egger | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Stephanie Hellman | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Stephanie Hellman | Dec. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember | Lisel Blash | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Barbara Coler | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Michael Ghiringhelli | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Town TreasurerTown of Fairfax | Talia Friedman | Dec. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Town ClerkTown of Fairfax | Linda Kenton | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
LarkspurPopulation 12,854 · Mayor Stephanie Andre
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Stephanie Andre | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Gabe Paulson | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Mayor | Stephanie Andre | ||
| Councilmember | Scot Candell | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Sarah Margulies | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Catherine Way | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
Mill ValleyPopulation 14,012 · Mayor Max Perrey
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Caroline Joachim | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Max Perrey | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Max Perrey | ||
| Councilmember | Stephen Burke | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Urban Carmel | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Katherine Jones | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
NovatoPopulation 52,546 · Mayor Rachel Farac
Council elected by district; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rachel Farac | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember, District 1 (Mayor Pro Tem) | Kevin Jacobs | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 (Mayor) | Rachel Farac | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Tim O'Connor | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Pat Eklund | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Sandeep Karkal | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
RossPopulation 2,606 · Mayor Julie McMillan
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Julie McMillan | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Mayor Pro Tempore) | Elizabeth Robbins | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Julie McMillan | ||
| Councilmember | Teri Dowling | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Jeffrey Kuhn | Nov. 2028 | Running for Ross Town Council seat in the Nov 3, 2026 cycle |
| Councilmember | Mathew Salter | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
San AnselmoPopulation 12,679 · Mayor Steve Burdo
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Steve Burdo | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Chantel Walker | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Mayor | Steve Burdo | ||
| Councilmember | Eileen Burke | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Tarrell Kullaway | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Yoav Schlesinger | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Town TreasurerTown of San Anselmo | Vacant | Nov. 2026 | Vacant; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Town ClerkTown of San Anselmo | Cecily T. Wilson | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
San RafaelPopulation 60,433 · Mayor Kate Colin
Council elected mixed (mayor at large; 4 council districts); mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Kate Colin | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 (Vice Mayor) | Rachel Kertz | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Maika Llorens Gulati | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Eli Hill | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Maribeth Bushey | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| City Attorney (part-time)City of San Rafael | Robert F. Epstein | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkCity of San Rafael | Lindsay Lara | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
SausalitoPopulation 7,141 · Mayor Steven Woodside
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Melissa Blaustein | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Steven Woodside | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Mayor | Steven Woodside | Dec. 2026 | |
| Councilmember | Joan Cox | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Jill James Hoffman | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Ian Patrick Sobieski | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
TiburonPopulation 9,012 · Mayor Jon Welner
Council elected at large; mayor chosen by the council. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Councilmember (Vice Mayor) | Isaac Nikfar | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (Mayor) | Jon Welner | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Mayor | Jon Welner | Dec. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember | Alice Fredericks | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Jack Ryan | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Holli P. Thier | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Tamalpais-Homestead Valley (12,085), Kentfield (6,900), Lucas Valley-Marinwood (6,473), Strawberry (5,830), Santa Venetia (3,725), Marin City (3,195), Sleepy Hollow (3,063), Black Point-Green Point (1,655), Woodacre (1,627), Lagunitas-Forest Knolls (1,626), Inverness (1,346), Bolinas (1,334), Alto (1,024), San Geronimo (583), Point Reyes Station (517), Muir Beach (311), Dillon Beach (293), Stinson Beach (255), Tomales (168), Nicasio (91).
State
Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of Marin County.
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Gavin Newsom Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Eleni Kounalakis Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for State Treasurer |
| Attorney General of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Rob Bonta Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Secretary of State of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Shirley N. Weber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Controller of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Malia M. Cohen Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Treasurer of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Fiona Ma Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Running for Lieutenant Governor |
| Insurance Commissioner of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Ricardo Lara Democratic | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Superintendent of Public Instruction of CaliforniaStatewide constitutional office | Tony Thurmond | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Member, State Board of Equalization, District 2 | Sally J. Lieber Democratic | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| State Senator, District 2California State Senate | Mike McGuire Democratic | Dec. 2026 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Assemblymember, District 12California State Assembly | Damon Connolly Democratic | Dec. 2026 | Running for California State Senate, District 2 |
Federal
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Adam Schiff Democratic | Jan. 3, 2031 | Next election Nov. 5, 2030 |
| U.S. Senator for CaliforniaU.S. Senate | Alex Padilla Democratic | Jan. 3, 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| U.S. Representative, California District 2U.S. House of Representatives | Jared Huffman Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Marin County in Census figures
257,969
Population
103,018
Households
47.4
Median age
19.5%
Hispanic or Latino
19.6%
Born outside the U.S.
13.9%
Speak Spanish at home
$149,091
Median household income
$93,920
Per capita income
8.3%
Below the poverty line
61.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
Unemployment rate
64.7%
Homes occupied by owners
$1,507,300
Median home value
$2,668
Median gross rent
262,321
2020 Census count
- Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
- White 65.0%
- Asian 6.1%
- Black 2.1%
- Other or multiracial 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.
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