San Bernardino County, California

City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1

2 candidates are tracked for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Virginia Marquez and Ron Alvarado. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

June 2, 2026 primary result: Virginia Marquez 34.12 percent and Ron Alvarado 31.22 percent advanced to the November runoff over incumbent Theodore Sanchez (24.89 percent) and Omar Williams (9.76 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.

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.

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Virginia Marquez

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Expand affordable housing and support projects such as the U.S. VETS development and Alder Square
Build a stronger downtown economic development strategy focused on job creation
Address homelessness, infrastructure, and rent control

Per the Inland Empire Community News.

Biography

Virginia Marquez is a former San Bernardino councilwoman who served from 2010 to 2018 and has worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the county's 5th District Board of Supervisors office, according to the Inland Empire Community News. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ron Alvarado

Nonpartisan

Top priorities

Increase accountability so grant and tax dollars for parks and roads are actually spent as intended
Strengthen code enforcement and infrastructure repairs
Invest in parks and cultural institutions such as the Garcia Center for the Arts

Per the Inland Empire Community News.

Biography

Ron Alvarado is a government fraud investigator and lifelong San Bernardino resident, according to the Inland Empire Community News. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1 in 2026?

When is the City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1 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 San Bernardino County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Virginia Marquez, full profile Ron Alvarado, full profile Official California election office