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Napa County
Who represents Napa 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
- Calistoga cancels its November election With no more candidates than seats, the council appointed the qualified candidates to the mayor's seat and two council seats. Mayor Donald Williams did not file. City of Calistoga, election information
- 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
- Christopher Cabaldon files to run for State Senate, District 3 in 2028 Christopher Cabaldon (Democratic) filed a statement of intention (Form 501) with the Secretary of State. A filing is a statement of intent, not a place on the ballot. Cal-Access
Napa County at a glance
134,869
Population
42.9
Median age
36.4%
Hispanic or Latino
22.2%
Born outside the U.S.
$111,471
Median household income
8.5%
Below the poverty line
5 incorporated cities and towns. 10 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the Napa County ballot.
County government
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Joelle Gallagher | Jan. 2027 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Liz Alessio | Dec. 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Anne Cottrell | Jan. 2027 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Supervisor, District 4 | Amber Manfree | Dec. 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Belia Ramos | Dec. 2028 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Sheriff-Coroner | Oscar Ortiz | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| District Attorney | Allison Haley | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk | John Tuteur | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Treasurer-Tax Collector | Robert G. Minahen | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Auditor-Controller | Tracy A. Schulze | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| County Superintendent of SchoolsNapa County Office of Education | Joshua Schultz | Jan. 2027 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Area 1Napa County Board of Education | Don J. Huffman | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Area 2Napa County Board of Education | Janna Waldinger | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Area 3Napa County Board of Education | Sindy Biederman | Dec. 2028 | Running for City Council, City of American Canyon |
| Trustee, Area 4Napa County Board of Education | Nadine Wade | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Area 5Napa County Board of Education | Gerald Parrott | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 6Napa County Board of Education | Jean Donaldson | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Area 7Napa County Board of Education | Jennifer Kresge | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Cities and towns
| City | Population | Hispanic or Latino | Median household income | Below poverty line | Median age | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon | 21,691 | 32.1% | $121,700 | 9.3% | 36.8 | Pierre Washington |
| Calistoga | 5,111 | 50.2% | $85,446 | 5.6% | 49.7 | Donald Williams |
| Napa | 78,239 | 41.2% | $105,963 | 8.5% | 41.5 | Scott Sedgley |
| St. Helena | 5,318 | 29.3% | $148,750 | 5.1% | 48.9 | Paul Dohring |
| Yountville | 3,348 | 17.4% | $80,342 | 14.7% | 65.3 | Margie Mohler |
Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.
American CanyonPopulation 21,691 · Mayor Pierre Washington
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayorCity of American Canyon | Pierre Washington | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember and Vice Mayor (term ends 2026) | Mark Joseph | Nov. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | David Oro | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2028) | Melissa Lamattina | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (term ends 2028) | Brando Cruz | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
CalistogaPopulation 5,111 · Mayor Donald Williams
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayorCity of Calistoga | Donald Williams | Dec. 2026 | Not running |
| Councilmember and Vice Mayor (term ends 2028) | Lisa Gift | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Scott Cooper | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Kevin Eisenberg | Dec. 2026 | Running for Mayor of Calistoga |
| Councilmember (term ends 2028) | Irais Lopez-Ortega | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
NapaPopulation 78,239 · Mayor Scott Sedgley
Council elected mixed; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayorCity of Napa | Scott Sedgley | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 1 (Vice Mayor) | Christopher DeNatale | Dec. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Beth Painter | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Mary Luros | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Bernie Narvaez | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
St. HelenaPopulation 5,318 · Mayor Paul Dohring
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayorCity of St. Helena | Paul Dohring | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember and Vice Mayor (term ends 2028) | Michelle Deasy | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Kate Spadarotto | Nov. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Scott Diaz | Nov. 2026 | Appointed; on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2028) | Aaron Barak | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
YountvillePopulation 3,348 · Mayor Margie Mohler
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayorTown of Yountville | Margie Mohler | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember and Vice Mayor (term ends 2028) | Pam Reeves | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Robin McKee | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2026) | Hillery Trippe | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember (term ends 2028) | Eric Knight | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Angwin (2,931), Silverado Resort (892), Deer Park (720), Moskowite Corner (225), Rutherford (84).
State
Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of Napa 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 3California State Senate | Christopher Cabaldon Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Assemblymember, District 4California State Assembly | Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Democratic | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
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 4U.S. House of Representatives | Mike Thompson Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Napa County in Census figures
134,869
Population
49,763
Households
42.9
Median age
36.4%
Hispanic or Latino
22.2%
Born outside the U.S.
26.8%
Speak Spanish at home
$111,471
Median household income
$61,040
Per capita income
8.5%
Below the poverty line
39.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
Unemployment rate
63.4%
Homes occupied by owners
$869,500
Median home value
$2,237
Median gross rent
138,019
2020 Census count
- Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
- White 48.5%
- Asian 8.1%
- Black 1.7%
- Other or multiracial 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.
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