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Riverside County, California

City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4

2 candidates are tracked for City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Chuck Conder and Rich Vandenberg. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

June 2, 2026 primary result: incumbent Chuck Conder 45.66 percent and Rich Vandenberg 28.39 percent advanced to the November runoff over Jessica Qattawi (25.95 percent), per the Riverside County Registrar of Voters' semi-final official election results.

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 › Riverside County › City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4

Chuck Conder

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Keep the community safe and reduce homelessness
  • Fix local streets and control city costs passed on to residents
  • Maintain a balanced budget and address fire department staffing needs

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chuck Conder is a retired U.S. Air Force officer and the incumbent Ward 4 council member, according to his campaign site.

Rich Vandenberg

Nonpartisan

Top priorities
  • Give residents a true voice in city decisions
  • Address infrastructure needs, support affordable housing, and prioritize road repairs

Per The Riverside Record.

Biography

Rich Vandenberg is a finance professional running for Riverside City Council Ward 4, according to The Riverside Record's candidate guide.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Chuck Conder and Rich Vandenberg. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the City of Riverside, City Council, Ward 4 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.

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

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Candidate profiles
Chuck Conder, full profileRich Vandenberg, full profileOfficial California election office