Fresno County, California

Fresno City Council, District 7

2 candidates are tracked for Fresno City Council, District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ariana Martinez Lott and Nav Gurm. Candidate information follows official Fresno County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Open seat: incumbent Nelson Esparza is not a candidate for this seat (he is instead a candidate for state Board of Equalization, District 1). Two candidates qualified, per the county's official Contest/Candidate Proof List.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

California › Fresno County › Fresno City Council, District 7

Ariana Martinez Lott

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Invest in existing neighborhoods rather than expanding the Southeast Development Area
Create a Residential Response Team for neighborhood issues and expand parks and street safety measures
Expand home repair funding and protect renters from wrongful eviction

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ariana Martinez Lott is a community relations director who has spent 15 years organizing in South Fresno, per the campaign site. Lott is running for Fresno City Council, District 7, per the campaign site.

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Nav Gurm

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Fix potholes, modernize transit, and ensure reliable infrastructure in every neighborhood
Build more market-rate and affordable housing through an all-of-the-above strategy
Ensure police and fire departments have the resources they need for public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Nav Gurm is a small business owner with a background spanning public service, business, and nonprofit advocacy, per the campaign site. Gurm is running for Fresno City Council, District 7, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Fresno City Council, District 7 in 2026?

When is the Fresno City Council, District 7 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Fresno County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Fresno County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Ariana Martinez Lott, full profile Nav Gurm, full profile Official California election office