2 candidates are tracked for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Christian Shaughnessy and Benito Barrios. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Christian Shaughnessy 39.65 percent and Benito Barrios 32.55 percent advanced to the November runoff over incumbent Sandra Ibarra (27.79 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
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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Per the campaign site.
Christian Shaughnessy is a housing specialist who has worked on homelessness services and chairs San Bernardino County's Youth Coordinated Entry System, according to his campaign site.
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Per the campaign site.
Benito Barrios is a 16-year Marine Corps veteran and marketing director who previously served on the San Bernardino City Council from 2013 to 2018, according to his campaign site.
Who is running for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2, headed to a November 3, 2026 runoff: Christian Shaughnessy and Benito Barrios. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2 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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