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Solano County
Who represents Solano 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
- Solano County: District 4 supervisor race goes to a runoff With Supervisor John Vasquez not running, Vacaville Mayor John Carli and Councilmember Mike Silva meet in the November 3 runoff. Solano County Registrar of Voters, June 2, 2026, certified summary results
- 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
Solano County at a glance
451,918
Population
39.2
Median age
29.6%
Hispanic or Latino
20.8%
Born outside the U.S.
$100,401
Median household income
10.0%
Below the poverty line
7 incorporated cities and towns. 23 seats here are on the Nov. 3 ballot. See the Solano County ballot.
County government
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisor, District 1 | Cassandra R. James | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Supervisor, District 2 | Monica Brown | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Supervisor, District 3 | Wanda Williams | Jan. 2027 | Wanda Williams (incumbent) 8,578, 52.25% elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Supervisor, District 4 | John M. Vasquez | Jan. 2027 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Supervisor, District 5 | Mitch Mashburn | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Sheriff-Coroner | Brad DeWall | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| District Attorney | Krishna A. Abrams | Jan. 2029 | Next election March 7, 2028 |
| Assessor/Recorder | Glenn Zook | Jan. 2027 | Glenn Zook (unopposed) 75,242 elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Treasurer-Tax Collector-County Clerk | Charles A. Lomeli | Jan. 2027 | Re-elected June 2, 2026; next 2030 |
| Auditor-Controller | Janine Harris | Jan. 2027 | Janine Harris (unopposed) 74,801 elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Superintendent of SchoolsCounty Office of Education | Dr. Nicola (Nikki) Parr | Jan. 2027 | Nikki (Nicola) Parr (unopposed) 72,155 elected June 2, 2026; takes office next term |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 1County Board of Education | Michelle Coleman | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 2County Board of Education | Amy Sharp | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 3County Board of Education | Dana Dean | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 4County Board of Education | Teresa Lavell | Dec. 2026 | Next election Nov. 3, 2026 |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 5County Board of Education | Elease Cheek | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 6County Board of Education | Ginger Dunne | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Trustee, Trustee Area 7County Board of Education | Peggy A. Cohen-Thompson | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Cities and towns
| City | Population | Hispanic or Latino | Median household income | Below poverty line | Median age | Mayor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benicia | 26,749 | 15.5% | $121,204 | 7.6% | 44.9 | Steve Young |
| Dixon | 19,683 | 43.2% | $102,878 | 10.2% | 34.9 | Steve Bird |
| Fairfield | 120,785 | 32.8% | $101,895 | 10.2% | 36.9 | Rick Vaccaro |
| Rio Vista | 10,102 | 19.3% | $89,306 | 10.3% | 63.8 | Edwin Okamura |
| Suisun City | 29,286 | 30.7% | $94,787 | 8.4% | 35.7 | Alma Hernandez |
| Vacaville | 102,596 | 27.9% | $111,126 | 8.2% | 38.2 | John Carli |
| Vallejo | 124,268 | 29.8% | $90,171 | 12.2% | 40.6 | Andrea Sorce |
Figures: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Open a city for its mayor and council.
BeniciaPopulation 26,749 · Mayor Steve Young
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Steve Young | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Kari Birdseye | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Terry Scott | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Trevor Macenski | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Lionel Largaespada | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City TreasurerElected city officers | Ken Paulk | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkElected city officers | Lisa Wolfe | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
DixonPopulation 19,683 · Mayor Steve Bird
Council elected by district; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Steve Bird | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Jim Ernest | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Thom Bogue | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Kevin M. Johnson | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Don Hendershot | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City TreasurerElected city officers | Simon A. LeBleu | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Elected City ClerkElected city officers | Kristin M. Janisch | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
FairfieldPopulation 120,785 · Mayor Rick Vaccaro
Council elected by district; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Rick Vaccaro | Dec. 15, 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 1 | K. Patrice Williams | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Scott Tonnesen | Dec. 2028 | Running for Mayor of Fairfield |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Doug Carr | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Pam Bertani | Dec. 2028 | Running for Mayor of Fairfield |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Doriss Panduro | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Manveer Sandhu | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City TreasurerElected city officers | Arvinda Krishnan | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkElected city officers | Karen L. Rees | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Rio VistaPopulation 10,102 · Mayor Edwin Okamura
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Edwin Okamura | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Rick Dolk | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Lisa Duke | Dec. 2026 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Sarah Donnelly | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Walt Stanish | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Suisun CityPopulation 29,286 · Mayor Alma Hernandez
Council elected at large; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Alma Hernandez | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Princess Washington | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Jenalee Dawson | Nov. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember | Parise Shepherd | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember | Amit Pal | Nov. 2028 | Running for Mayor of Suisun City |
| City TreasurerElected city officers | Vinay Tewari | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkElected city officers | Anita Skinner | Nov. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
VacavillePopulation 102,596 · Mayor John Carli
Council elected by district; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | John Carli | Dec. 2026 | Running for Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 4 |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Roy Stockton | Dec. 2028 | Running for Mayor of Vacaville |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Gregory Ritchie II | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 (Vice Mayor) | Michael "Mike" Silva | Dec. 2028 | Running for Solano County Board of Supervisors, District 4 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Sarah Chapman | Dec. 2026 | Running for Mayor of Vacaville |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Ted Fremouw | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Jeanette Wylie | Dec. 2026 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| City TreasurerElected city officers | Jay A. Yerkes | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| City ClerkElected city officers | Michelle Thornbrugh | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
VallejoPopulation 124,268 · Mayor Andrea Sorce
Council elected by district; mayor elected directly. City website · Council page
| Office | Officeholder | Term ends | Next election |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor | Andrea Sorce | Jan. 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 1 | Alexander Matias | Jan. 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 2 | Diosdado "JR" Matulac | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 3 | Tonia Lediju | Jan. 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Councilmember, District 4 | Charles Palmares | Jan. 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 5 | Peter Bregenzer | Jan. 2027 | Not running; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| Councilmember, District 6 | Helen-Marie "Cookie" Gordon | Jan. 2029 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
Unincorporated communities (governed by the county): Hartley (2,431), Allendale (1,734), Green Valley (1,364), Elmira (319).
State
Statewide officers serve all of California; legislators listed here represent districts that include part of Solano 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 1 | Ted Gaines Republican | Jan. 2027 | Termed out; seat on the Nov. 3 ballot |
| State Senator, District 3California State Senate | Christopher Cabaldon Democratic | Dec. 2028 | Next election Nov. 7, 2028 |
| Assemblymember, District 11California State Assembly | Lori Wilson 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 |
| U.S. Representative, California District 7U.S. House of Representatives | Doris Matsui Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
| U.S. Representative, California District 8U.S. House of Representatives | John Garamendi Democratic | Jan. 3, 2027 | On the Nov. 3 ballot |
Solano County in Census figures
451,918
Population
157,512
Households
39.2
Median age
29.6%
Hispanic or Latino
20.8%
Born outside the U.S.
18.2%
Speak Spanish at home
$100,401
Median household income
$45,127
Per capita income
10.0%
Below the poverty line
28.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
Unemployment rate
63.0%
Homes occupied by owners
$617,700
Median home value
$2,163
Median gross rent
453,491
2020 Census count
- Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
- White 33.2%
- Asian 15.9%
- Black 12.3%
- Other or multiracial 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino people may be of any race; the other groups count people who are not Hispanic.
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